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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.26, 3.40 and 1.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.26, 3.40 and 1.14 is: 1.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.26 : 3.40 = 1.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.26/3.40 = 1.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.26x = 3.40 × 1.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.26x = 3.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.85/2.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.70

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