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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.43, 3.34 and 1.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.43, 3.34 and 1.89 is: 2.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.43 : 3.34 = 1.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.43/3.34 = 1.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.43x = 3.34 × 1.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.43x = 6.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.30/2.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.60

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