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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.30, 3.43 and 2.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.30, 3.43 and 2.01 is: 3.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.30 : 3.43 = 2.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.30/3.43 = 2.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.30x = 3.43 × 2.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.30x = 6.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.89/2.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.00

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