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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.91, 2.64 and 1.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.91, 2.64 and 1.71 is: 2.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.91 : 2.64 = 1.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.91/2.64 = 1.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.91x = 2.64 × 1.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.91x = 4.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.51/1.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.36

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