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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.65, 2.46 and 1.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.65, 2.46 and 1.54 is: 2.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.65 : 2.46 = 1.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.65/2.46 = 1.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.65x = 2.46 × 1.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.65x = 3.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.78/1.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.29

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