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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.62, 3.61 and 1.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.62, 3.61 and 1.54 is: 2.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.62 : 3.61 = 1.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.62/3.61 = 1.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.62x = 3.61 × 1.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.62x = 5.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.56/2.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.12

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