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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.83, 5.73 and 2.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.83, 5.73 and 2.49 is: 3.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.83 : 5.73 = 2.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.83/5.73 = 2.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.83x = 5.73 × 2.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.83x = 14.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.27/3.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.73

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