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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.69, 2.54 and 0.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.69, 2.54 and 0.57 is: 0.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.69 : 2.54 = 0.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.69/2.54 = 0.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.69x = 2.54 × 0.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.69x = 1.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.44/1.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.85

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