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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.32, 6.47 and 2.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.32, 6.47 and 2.54 is: 3.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.32 : 6.47 = 2.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.32/6.47 = 2.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.32x = 6.47 × 2.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.32x = 16.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.39/4.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.79

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