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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.34, 6.52 and 2.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.34, 6.52 and 2.56 is: 3.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.34 : 6.52 = 2.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.34/6.52 = 2.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.34x = 6.52 × 2.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.34x = 16.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.69/4.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.85

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