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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.95, 2.68 and 1.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.95, 2.68 and 1.54 is: 2.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.95 : 2.68 = 1.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.95/2.68 = 1.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.95x = 2.68 × 1.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.95x = 4.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.13/1.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.12

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