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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.28, 3.42 and 1.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.28, 3.42 and 1.69 is: 2.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.28 : 3.42 = 1.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.28/3.42 = 1.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.28x = 3.42 × 1.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.28x = 5.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.78/2.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.54

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