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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.83, 2.75 and 1.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.83, 2.75 and 1.17 is: 1.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.83 : 2.75 = 1.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.83/2.75 = 1.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.83x = 2.75 × 1.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.83x = 3.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.21/1.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.75

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