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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.00, 4.14 and 1.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.00, 4.14 and 1.79 is: 2.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.00 : 4.14 = 1.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.00/4.14 = 1.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.00x = 4.14 × 1.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.00x = 7.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.38/3.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.46

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