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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.46, 3.40 and 2.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.46, 3.40 and 2.45 is: 3.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.46 : 3.40 = 2.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.46/3.40 = 2.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.46x = 3.40 × 2.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.46x = 8.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.33/2.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.39

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