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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.41, 4.70 and 1.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.41, 4.70 and 1.97 is: 2.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.41 : 4.70 = 1.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.41/4.70 = 1.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.41x = 4.70 × 1.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.41x = 9.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.26/3.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.72

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