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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.67, 2.30 and 1.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.67, 2.30 and 1.19 is: 1.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.67 : 2.30 = 1.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.67/2.30 = 1.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.67x = 2.30 × 1.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.67x = 2.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.73/1.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.63

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