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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.26, 4.89 and 2.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.26, 4.89 and 2.60 is: 3.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.26 : 4.89 = 2.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.26/4.89 = 2.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.26x = 4.89 × 2.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.26x = 12.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.71/3.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.90

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