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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.55, 3.82 and 2.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.55, 3.82 and 2.25 is: 3.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.55 : 3.82 = 2.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.55/3.82 = 2.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.55x = 3.82 × 2.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.55x = 8.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.60/2.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.37

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