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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.13, 4.70 and 1.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.13, 4.70 and 1.80 is: 2.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.13 : 4.70 = 1.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.13/4.70 = 1.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.13x = 4.70 × 1.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.13x = 8.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.46/3.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.70

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