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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.26, 3.39 and 1.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.26, 3.39 and 1.34 is: 2.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.26 : 3.39 = 1.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.26/3.39 = 1.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.26x = 3.39 × 1.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.26x = 4.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.54/2.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.01

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