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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.95, 5.93 and 2.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.95, 5.93 and 2.17 is: 3.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.95 : 5.93 = 2.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.95/5.93 = 2.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.95x = 5.93 × 2.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.95x = 12.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.87/3.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.26

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