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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.72, 3.75 and 1.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.72, 3.75 and 1.64 is: 2.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.72 : 3.75 = 1.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.72/3.75 = 1.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.72x = 3.75 × 1.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.72x = 6.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.16/2.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.27

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