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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.25, 3.39 and 1.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.25, 3.39 and 1.59 is: 2.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.25 : 3.39 = 1.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.25/3.39 = 1.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.25x = 3.39 × 1.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.25x = 5.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.39/2.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.40

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