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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.13, 3.18 and 1.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.13, 3.18 and 1.79 is: 2.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.13 : 3.18 = 1.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.13/3.18 = 1.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.13x = 3.18 × 1.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.13x = 5.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.71/2.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.68

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