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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.69, 4.03 and 1.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.69, 4.03 and 1.56 is: 2.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.69 : 4.03 = 1.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.69/4.03 = 1.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.69x = 4.03 × 1.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.69x = 6.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.27/2.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.33

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