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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.53, 3.49 and 2.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.53, 3.49 and 2.49 is: 3.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.53 : 3.49 = 2.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.53/3.49 = 2.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.53x = 3.49 × 2.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.53x = 8.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.69/2.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.43

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