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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.77, 2.44 and 1.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.77, 2.44 and 1.57 is: 2.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.77 : 2.44 = 1.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.77/2.44 = 1.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.77x = 2.44 × 1.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.77x = 3.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.83/1.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.16

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