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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.31, 5.94 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.31, 5.94 and 2.69 is: 3.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.31 : 5.94 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.31/5.94 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.31x = 5.94 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.31x = 15.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.97/4.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.71

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