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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.77, 2.66 and 1.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.77, 2.66 and 1.54 is: 2.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.77 : 2.66 = 1.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.77/2.66 = 1.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.77x = 2.66 × 1.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.77x = 4.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.10/1.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.31

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