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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.46, 3.39 and 1.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.46, 3.39 and 1.43 is: 1.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.46 : 3.39 = 1.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.46/3.39 = 1.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.46x = 3.39 × 1.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.46x = 4.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.85/2.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.98

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