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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.01, 4.54 and 2.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.01, 4.54 and 2.45 is: 3.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.01 : 4.54 = 2.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.01/4.54 = 2.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.01x = 4.54 × 2.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.01x = 11.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.13/3.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.69

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