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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.16, 4.75 and 1.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.16, 4.75 and 1.83 is: 2.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.16 : 4.75 = 1.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.16/4.75 = 1.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.16x = 4.75 × 1.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.16x = 8.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.71/3.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.75

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