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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.16, 5.75 and 2.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.16, 5.75 and 2.95 is: 4.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.16 : 5.75 = 2.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.16/5.75 = 2.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.16x = 5.75 × 2.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.16x = 16.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.96/4.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.08

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