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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6.51 and 2.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6.51 and 2.44 is: 3.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 6.51 = 2.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/6.51 = 2.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 6.51 × 2.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 15.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.91/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.66

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