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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.74, 4.11 and 1.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.74, 4.11 and 1.73 is: 2.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.74 : 4.11 = 1.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.74/4.11 = 1.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.74x = 4.11 × 1.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.74x = 7.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.10/2.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.60

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