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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.01, 6.91 and 2.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.01, 6.91 and 2.82 is: 3.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.01 : 6.91 = 2.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.01/6.91 = 2.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.01x = 6.91 × 2.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.01x = 19.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.51/5.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.90

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