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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.99, 2.97 and 1.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.99, 2.97 and 1.69 is: 2.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.99 : 2.97 = 1.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.99/2.97 = 1.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.99x = 2.97 × 1.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.99x = 5.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.02/1.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.52

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