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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.30, 4.55 and 1.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.30, 4.55 and 1.86 is: 2.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.30 : 4.55 = 1.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.30/4.55 = 1.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.30x = 4.55 × 1.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.30x = 8.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.46/3.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.57

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