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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.04, 4.56 and 2.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.04, 4.56 and 2.70 is: 4.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.04 : 4.56 = 2.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.04/4.56 = 2.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.04x = 4.56 × 2.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.04x = 12.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.31/3.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.05

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