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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.56, 3.53 and 1.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.56, 3.53 and 1.65 is: 2.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.56 : 3.53 = 1.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.56/3.53 = 1.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.56x = 3.53 × 1.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.56x = 5.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.81/2.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.27

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