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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.26, 3.12 and 1.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.26, 3.12 and 1.46 is: 2.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.26 : 3.12 = 1.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.26/3.12 = 1.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.26x = 3.12 × 1.46
  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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