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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.82, 2.74 and 0.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.82, 2.74 and 0.76 is: 1.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.82 : 2.74 = 0.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.82/2.74 = 0.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.82x = 2.74 × 0.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.82x = 2.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.07/1.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.13

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