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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.79, 2.47 and 1.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.79, 2.47 and 1.18 is: 1.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.79 : 2.47 = 1.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.79/2.47 = 1.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.79x = 2.47 × 1.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.79x = 2.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.91/1.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.63

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