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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.51, 3.77 and 0.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.51, 3.77 and 0.82 is: 1.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.51 : 3.77 = 0.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.51/3.77 = 0.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.51x = 3.77 × 0.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.51x = 3.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.11/2.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.24

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