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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.06, 1.60 and 1.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.06, 1.60 and 1.05 is: 1.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.06 : 1.60 = 1.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.06/1.60 = 1.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.06x = 1.60 × 1.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.06x = 1.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.68/1.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.58

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