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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.75, 4.14 and 2.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.75, 4.14 and 2.51 is: 3.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.75 : 4.14 = 2.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.75/4.14 = 2.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.75x = 4.14 × 2.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.75x = 10.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.37/2.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.78

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