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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.34, 3.51 and 1.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.34, 3.51 and 1.84 is: 2.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.34 : 3.51 = 1.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.34/3.51 = 1.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.34x = 3.51 × 1.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.34x = 6.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.45/2.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.76

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