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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.11, 1.67 and 1.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.11, 1.67 and 1.03 is: 1.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.11 : 1.67 = 1.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.11/1.67 = 1.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.11x = 1.67 × 1.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.11x = 1.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.71/1.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.54

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