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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.90, 5.85 and 2

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.90, 5.85 and 2 is: 3

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.90 : 5.85 = 2 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.90/5.85 = 2/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.90x = 5.85 × 2
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.90x = 11.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.70/3.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3

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