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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.81, 4.22 and 1.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.81, 4.22 and 1.63 is: 2.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.81 : 4.22 = 1.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.81/4.22 = 1.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.81x = 4.22 × 1.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.81x = 6.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.88/2.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.45

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