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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.84, 2.52 and 1.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.84, 2.52 and 1.83 is: 2.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.84 : 2.52 = 1.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.84/2.52 = 1.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.84x = 2.52 × 1.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.84x = 4.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.60/1.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.51

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