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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.69, 2.33 and 1.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.69, 2.33 and 1.59 is: 2.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.69 : 2.33 = 1.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.69/2.33 = 1.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.69x = 2.33 × 1.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.69x = 3.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.70/1.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.19

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