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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.19, 1.80 and 1.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.19, 1.80 and 1.18 is: 1.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.19 : 1.80 = 1.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.19/1.80 = 1.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.19x = 1.80 × 1.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.19x = 2.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.13/1.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.78

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