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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.75, 2.61 and 1.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.75, 2.61 and 1.56 is: 2.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.75 : 2.61 = 1.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.75/2.61 = 1.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.75x = 2.61 × 1.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.75x = 4.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.06/1.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.32

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