If a many-to-many-to-many relationship is created when it is not appropriate to do so, how can the problem be corrected?
A) by converting to 1NF
B) by converting to 2NF
C) by converting to 3NF
D) by converting to 4NF

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Converting to 4NF (Fourth Normal Form) addresses issues related to multi-valued dependencies, which are a common problem in many-to-many-to-many relationships. By ensuring that database tables are in 4NF, it ensures that these complex relationships are handled appropriately, eliminating the unnecessary redundancy and potential for inconsistency that can arise from improperly structured many-to-many-to-many relationships.

If a Many-To-Many-To-Many Relationship Is Created When It Is Not