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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.85, 2.53 and 1.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.85, 2.53 and 1.82 is: 2.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.85 : 2.53 = 1.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.85/2.53 = 1.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.85x = 2.53 × 1.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.85x = 4.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.58/1.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.48

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