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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.04, 4.54 and 2.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.04, 4.54 and 2.44 is: 3.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.04 : 4.54 = 2.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.04/4.54 = 2.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.04x = 4.54 × 2.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.04x = 11.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.08/3.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.64

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