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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.52, 3.78 and 2.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.52, 3.78 and 2.41 is: 3.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.52 : 3.78 = 2.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.52/3.78 = 2.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.52x = 3.78 × 2.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.52x = 9.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.11/2.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.62

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