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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.26, 4.90 and 1.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.26, 4.90 and 1.84 is: 2.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.26 : 4.90 = 1.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.26/4.90 = 1.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.26x = 4.90 × 1.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.26x = 8.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.99/3.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.75

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