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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.87, 2.82 and 1.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.87, 2.82 and 1.80 is: 2.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.87 : 2.82 = 1.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.87/2.82 = 1.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.87x = 2.82 × 1.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.87x = 5.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.08/1.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.71

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