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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.34, 3.50 and 1.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.34, 3.50 and 1.21 is: 1.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.34 : 3.50 = 1.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.34/3.50 = 1.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.34x = 3.50 × 1.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.34x = 4.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.24/2.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.81

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