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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.02, 4.51 and 2.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.02, 4.51 and 2.45 is: 3.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.02 : 4.51 = 2.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.02/4.51 = 2.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.02x = 4.51 × 2.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.02x = 11.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.05/3.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.66

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