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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.09, 4.26 and 1.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.09, 4.26 and 1.87 is: 2.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.09 : 4.26 = 1.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.09/4.26 = 1.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.09x = 4.26 × 1.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.09x = 7.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.97/3.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.58

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