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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.70, 2.36 and 1.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.70, 2.36 and 1.65 is: 2.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.70 : 2.36 = 1.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.70/2.36 = 1.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.70x = 2.36 × 1.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.70x = 3.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.90/1.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.29

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