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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.19, 5.78 and 2.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.19, 5.78 and 2.57 is: 3.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.19 : 5.78 = 2.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.19/5.78 = 2.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.19x = 5.78 × 2.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.19x = 14.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.85/4.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.55

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