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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.30, 3.17 and 1.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.30, 3.17 and 1.49 is: 2.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.30 : 3.17 = 1.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.30/3.17 = 1.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.30x = 3.17 × 1.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.30x = 4.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.70/2.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.05

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