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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.27, 5.89 and 2.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.27, 5.89 and 2.45 is: 3.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.27 : 5.89 = 2.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.27/5.89 = 2.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.27x = 5.89 × 2.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.27x = 14.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.41/4.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.38

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