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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.60, 3.91 and 1.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.60, 3.91 and 1.10 is: 1.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.60 : 3.91 = 1.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.60/3.91 = 1.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.60x = 3.91 × 1.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.60x = 4.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.31/2.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.65

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