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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.72, 2.36 and 1.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.72, 2.36 and 1.58 is: 2.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.72 : 2.36 = 1.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.72/2.36 = 1.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.72x = 2.36 × 1.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.72x = 3.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.73/1.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.17

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