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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.59, 6.88 and 2.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.59, 6.88 and 2.69 is: 4.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.59 : 6.88 = 2.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.59/6.88 = 2.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.59x = 6.88 × 2.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.59x = 18.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.51/4.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.03

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