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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.53, 6.80 and 2.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.53, 6.80 and 2.75 is: 4.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.53 : 6.80 = 2.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.53/6.80 = 2.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.53x = 6.80 × 2.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.53x = 18.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.70/4.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.13

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