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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.03, 9.04 and 1.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.03, 9.04 and 1.52 is: 2.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.03 : 9.04 = 1.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.03/9.04 = 1.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.03x = 9.04 × 1.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.03x = 13.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.72/6.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.28

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