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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.78, 5.66 and 2.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.78, 5.66 and 2.44 is: 3.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.78 : 5.66 = 2.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.78/5.66 = 2.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.78x = 5.66 × 2.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.78x = 13.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.81/3.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.65

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