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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.80, 10.20 and 2.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.80, 10.20 and 2.29 is: 3.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.80 : 10.20 = 2.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.80/10.20 = 2.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.80x = 10.20 × 2.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.80x = 23.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.37/6.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.44

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