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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.52, 3.80 and 1.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.52, 3.80 and 1.77 is: 2.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.52 : 3.80 = 1.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.52/3.80 = 1.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.52x = 3.80 × 1.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.52x = 6.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.72/2.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.67

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