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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.09, 4.64 and 1.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.09, 4.64 and 1.96 is: 2.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.09 : 4.64 = 1.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.09/4.64 = 1.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.09x = 4.64 × 1.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.09x = 9.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.09/3.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.95

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