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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.19, 3.02 and 1.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.19, 3.02 and 1.54 is: 2.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.19 : 3.02 = 1.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.19/3.02 = 1.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.19x = 3.02 × 1.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.19x = 4.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.66/2.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.13

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