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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.03, 4.19 and 1.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.03, 4.19 and 1.67 is: 2.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.03 : 4.19 = 1.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.03/4.19 = 1.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.03x = 4.19 × 1.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.03x = 6.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.99/3.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.30

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