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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.82, 2.72 and 1.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.82, 2.72 and 1.17 is: 1.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.82 : 2.72 = 1.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.82/2.72 = 1.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.82x = 2.72 × 1.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.82x = 3.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.18/1.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.75

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