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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.59, 11.38 and 2.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.59, 11.38 and 2.51 is: 3.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.59 : 11.38 = 2.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.59/11.38 = 2.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.59x = 11.38 × 2.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.59x = 28.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.59/7.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.77

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