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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.93, 5.43 and 2.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.93, 5.43 and 2.64 is: 3.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.93 : 5.43 = 2.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.93/5.43 = 2.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.93x = 5.43 × 2.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.93x = 14.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.34/3.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.64

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