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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.39, 4.68 and 2.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.39, 4.68 and 2.31 is: 3.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.39 : 4.68 = 2.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.39/4.68 = 2.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.39x = 4.68 × 2.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.39x = 10.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.81/3.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.19

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