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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.30, 10.96 and 2.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.30, 10.96 and 2.80 is: 4.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.30 : 10.96 = 2.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.30/10.96 = 2.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.30x = 10.96 × 2.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.30x = 30.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.66/7.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.20

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