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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.78, 5.67 and 1.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.78, 5.67 and 1.78 is: 2.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.78 : 5.67 = 1.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.78/5.67 = 1.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.78x = 5.67 × 1.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.78x = 10.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.07/3.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.66

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