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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.91, 5.86 and 2.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.91, 5.86 and 2.13 is: 3.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.91 : 5.86 = 2.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.91/5.86 = 2.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.91x = 5.86 × 2.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.91x = 12.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.48/3.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.19

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