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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.42, 3.64 and 1.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.42, 3.64 and 1.30 is: 1.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.42 : 3.64 = 1.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.42/3.64 = 1.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.42x = 3.64 × 1.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.42x = 4.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.71/2.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.94

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