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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.48, 3.70 and 1.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.48, 3.70 and 1.81 is: 2.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.48 : 3.70 = 1.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.48/3.70 = 1.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.48x = 3.70 × 1.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.48x = 6.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.70/2.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.70

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