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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.69, 3.71 and 2.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.69, 3.71 and 2.48 is: 3.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.69 : 3.71 = 2.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.69/3.71 = 2.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.69x = 3.71 × 2.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.69x = 9.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.20/2.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.43

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