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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.58, 3.54 and 2.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.58, 3.54 and 2.53 is: 3.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.58 : 3.54 = 2.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.58/3.54 = 2.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.58x = 3.54 × 2.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.58x = 8.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.96/2.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.47

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