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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.65, 6.98 and 2.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.65, 6.98 and 2.40 is: 3.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.65 : 6.98 = 2.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.65/6.98 = 2.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.65x = 6.98 × 2.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.65x = 16.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.74/4.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.60

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