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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.72, 5.58 and 1.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.72, 5.58 and 1.19 is: 1.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.72 : 5.58 = 1.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.72/5.58 = 1.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.72x = 5.58 × 1.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.72x = 6.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.63/3.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.78

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