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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.24, 3.36 and 1.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.24, 3.36 and 1.94 is: 2.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.24 : 3.36 = 1.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.24/3.36 = 1.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.24x = 3.36 × 1.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.24x = 6.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.52/2.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.91

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