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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.45, 3.39 and 1.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.45, 3.39 and 1.38 is: 1.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.45 : 3.39 = 1.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.45/3.39 = 1.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.45x = 3.39 × 1.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.45x = 4.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.65/2.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.90

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