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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.91, 6.78 and 2.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.91, 6.78 and 2.84 is: 3.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 6.78 = 2.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/6.78 = 2.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 6.78 × 2.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 19.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.21/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.91

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