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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6.52 and 1.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6.52 and 1.67 is: 2.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 6.52 = 1.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/6.52 = 1.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 6.52 × 1.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 10.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.88/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.50

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