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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.81, 2.48 and 1.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.81, 2.48 and 1.80 is: 2.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.81 : 2.48 = 1.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.81/2.48 = 1.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.81x = 2.48 × 1.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.81x = 4.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.46/1.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.47

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