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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.39, 4.67 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.39, 4.67 and 2.69 is: 3.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.39 : 4.67 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.39/4.67 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.39x = 4.67 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.39x = 12.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.57/3.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.71

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