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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.23, 6.34 and 1.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.23, 6.34 and 1.98 is: 2.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.23 : 6.34 = 1.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.23/6.34 = 1.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.23x = 6.34 × 1.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.23x = 12.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.52/4.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.96

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