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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.18, 4.77 and 1.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.18, 4.77 and 1.84 is: 2.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.18 : 4.77 = 1.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.18/4.77 = 1.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.18x = 4.77 × 1.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.18x = 8.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.78/3.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.76

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