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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.13, 3.19 and 1.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.13, 3.19 and 1.46 is: 2.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.13 : 3.19 = 1.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.13/3.19 = 1.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.13x = 3.19 × 1.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.13x = 4.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.66/2.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.19

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