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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.31, 3.19 and 1.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.31, 3.19 and 1.50 is: 2.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.31 : 3.19 = 1.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.31/3.19 = 1.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.31x = 3.19 × 1.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.31x = 4.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.78/2.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.07

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