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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.36, 3.55 and 1.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.36, 3.55 and 1.70 is: 2.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.36 : 3.55 = 1.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.36/3.55 = 1.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.36x = 3.55 × 1.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.36x = 6.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.04/2.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.56

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