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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.58, 2.34 and 1.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.58, 2.34 and 1.55 is: 2.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.58 : 2.34 = 1.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.58/2.34 = 1.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.58x = 2.34 × 1.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.58x = 3.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.62/1.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.30

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