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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.60, 6.91 and 2.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.60, 6.91 and 2.46 is: 3.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.60 : 6.91 = 2.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.60/6.91 = 2.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.60x = 6.91 × 2.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.60x = 17.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.00/4.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.70

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