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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.80, 5.69 and 1.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.80, 5.69 and 1.54 is: 2.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.80 : 5.69 = 1.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.80/5.69 = 1.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.80x = 5.69 × 1.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.80x = 8.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.76/3.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.31

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