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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.60, 6.89 and 2.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.60, 6.89 and 2.06 is: 3.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.60 : 6.89 = 2.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.60/6.89 = 2.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.60x = 6.89 × 2.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.60x = 14.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.19/4.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.09

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