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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.16, 6.23 and 1.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.16, 6.23 and 1.87 is: 2.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.16 : 6.23 = 1.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.16/6.23 = 1.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.16x = 6.23 × 1.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.16x = 11.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.65/4.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.80

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