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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.19, 4.40 and 1.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.19, 4.40 and 1.97 is: 2.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.19 : 4.40 = 1.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.19/4.40 = 1.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.19x = 4.40 × 1.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.19x = 8.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.66/3.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.72

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