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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.69, 4.04 and 2.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.69, 4.04 and 2.35 is: 3.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.69 : 4.04 = 2.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.69/4.04 = 2.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.69x = 4.04 × 2.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.69x = 9.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.50/2.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.53

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