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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.49, 6.74 and 2.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.49, 6.74 and 2.09 is: 3.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.49 : 6.74 = 2.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.49/6.74 = 2.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.49x = 6.74 × 2.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.49x = 14.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.07/4.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.13

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