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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.78, 2.64 and 1.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.78, 2.64 and 1.77 is: 2.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.78 : 2.64 = 1.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.78/2.64 = 1.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.78x = 2.64 × 1.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.78x = 4.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.67/1.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.63

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