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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6 and 2.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6 and 2.81 is: 3.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 6 = 2.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/6 = 2.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 6 × 2.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 16.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.86/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.88

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