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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.16, 4.73 and 2.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.16, 4.73 and 2.52 is: 3.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.16 : 4.73 = 2.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.16/4.73 = 2.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.16x = 4.73 × 2.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.16x = 11.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.92/3.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.77

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