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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.20, 6.30 and 1.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.20, 6.30 and 1.94 is: 2.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.20 : 6.30 = 1.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.20/6.30 = 1.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.20x = 6.30 × 1.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.20x = 12.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.21/4.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.91

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