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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.92, 2.65 and 1.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.92, 2.65 and 1.52 is: 2.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.92 : 2.65 = 1.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.92/2.65 = 1.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.92x = 2.65 × 1.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.92x = 4.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.03/1.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.10

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