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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.68, 3.70 and 1.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.68, 3.70 and 1.47 is: 2.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.68 : 3.70 = 1.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.68/3.70 = 1.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.68x = 3.70 × 1.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.68x = 5.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.45/2.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.03

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