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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.01, 4.50 and 2.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.01, 4.50 and 2.34 is: 3.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.01 : 4.50 = 2.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.01/4.50 = 2.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.01x = 4.50 × 2.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.01x = 10.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.53/3.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.50

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