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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.61, 4.98 and 2.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.61, 4.98 and 2.40 is: 3.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.61 : 4.98 = 2.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.61/4.98 = 2.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.61x = 4.98 × 2.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.61x = 11.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.92/3.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.31

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