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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.16, 2.97 and 1.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.16, 2.97 and 1.80 is: 2.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.16 : 2.97 = 1.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.16/2.97 = 1.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.16x = 2.97 × 1.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.16x = 5.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.35/2.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.48

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