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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.56, 6.83 and 2.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.56, 6.83 and 2.55 is: 3.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.56 : 6.83 = 2.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.56/6.83 = 2.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.56x = 6.83 × 2.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.56x = 17.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.42/4.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.82

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