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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.40, 6.59 and 2.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.40, 6.59 and 2.39 is: 3.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.40 : 6.59 = 2.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.40/6.59 = 2.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.40x = 6.59 × 2.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.40x = 15.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.77/4.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.59

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