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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.41, 4.70 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.41, 4.70 and 2.69 is: 3.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.41 : 4.70 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.41/4.70 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.41x = 4.70 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.41x = 12.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.64/3.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.71

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