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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.61, 3.90 and 2.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.61, 3.90 and 2.27 is: 3.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.61 : 3.90 = 2.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.61/3.90 = 2.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.61x = 3.90 × 2.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.61x = 8.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.85/2.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.39

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