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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.86, 2.78 and 1.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.86, 2.78 and 1.84 is: 2.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.86 : 2.78 = 1.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.86/2.78 = 1.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.86x = 2.78 × 1.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.86x = 5.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.12/1.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.75

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