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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.12, 4.66 and 2.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.12, 4.66 and 2.55 is: 3.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.12 : 4.66 = 2.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.12/4.66 = 2.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.12x = 4.66 × 2.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.12x = 11.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.87/3.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.81

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