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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.30, 3.45 and 1.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.30, 3.45 and 1.41 is: 2.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.30 : 3.45 = 1.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.30/3.45 = 1.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.30x = 3.45 × 1.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.30x = 4.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.84/2.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.10

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