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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.31, 6.46 and 1.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.31, 6.46 and 1.77 is: 2.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.31 : 6.46 = 1.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.31/6.46 = 1.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.31x = 6.46 × 1.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.31x = 11.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.43/4.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.65

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