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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.26, 3.12 and 1.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.26, 3.12 and 1.81 is: 2.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.26 : 3.12 = 1.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.26/3.12 = 1.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.26x = 3.12 × 1.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.26x = 5.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.65/2.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.50

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