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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.58, 3.55 and 1.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.58, 3.55 and 1.77 is: 2.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.58 : 3.55 = 1.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.58/3.55 = 1.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.58x = 3.55 × 1.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.58x = 6.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.27/2.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.43

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