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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.07, 2.86 and 1.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.07, 2.86 and 1.53 is: 2.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.07 : 2.86 = 1.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.07/2.86 = 1.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.07x = 2.86 × 1.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.07x = 4.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.37/2.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.11

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