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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3, 4.52 and 2.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3, 4.52 and 2.53 is: 3.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3 : 4.52 = 2.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3/4.52 = 2.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3x = 4.52 × 2.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3x = 11.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.44/3
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.81

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