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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.30, 6.45 and 1.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.30, 6.45 and 1.44 is: 2.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.30 : 6.45 = 1.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.30/6.45 = 1.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.30x = 6.45 × 1.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.30x = 9.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.31/4.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.17

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