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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.03, 1.41 and 0.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.03, 1.41 and 0.85 is: 1.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.03 : 1.41 = 0.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.03/1.41 = 0.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.03x = 1.41 × 0.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.03x = 1.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.19/1.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.16

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