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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.14, 4.33 and 1.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.14, 4.33 and 1.77 is: 2.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.14 : 4.33 = 1.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.14/4.33 = 1.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.14x = 4.33 × 1.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.14x = 7.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.67/3.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.45

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