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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.90, 5.39 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.90, 5.39 and 2.69 is: 3.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.90 : 5.39 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.90/5.39 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.90x = 5.39 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.90x = 14.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.49/3.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.71

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