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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.78, 2.69 and 1.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.78, 2.69 and 1.69 is: 2.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.78 : 2.69 = 1.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.78/2.69 = 1.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.78x = 2.69 × 1.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.78x = 4.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.53/1.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.55

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