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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.40, 3.30 and 1.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.40, 3.30 and 1.99 is: 2.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.40 : 3.30 = 1.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.40/3.30 = 1.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.40x = 3.30 × 1.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.40x = 6.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.57/2.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.74

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