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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.49, 3.72 and 2.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.49, 3.72 and 2.45 is: 3.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.49 : 3.72 = 2.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.49/3.72 = 2.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.49x = 3.72 × 2.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.49x = 9.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.12/2.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.66

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