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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.49, 4.81 and 2.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.49, 4.81 and 2.68 is: 3.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.49 : 4.81 = 2.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.49/4.81 = 2.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.49x = 4.81 × 2.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.49x = 12.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.89/3.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.69

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