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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.92, 2.89 and 1.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.92, 2.89 and 1.63 is: 2.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.92 : 2.89 = 1.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.92/2.89 = 1.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.92x = 2.89 × 1.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.92x = 4.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.71/1.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.45

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