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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.36, 6.54 and 1.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.36, 6.54 and 1.69 is: 2.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.36 : 6.54 = 1.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.36/6.54 = 1.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.36x = 6.54 × 1.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.36x = 11.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.03/4.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.53

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