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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.13, 1.55 and 0.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.13, 1.55 and 0.72 is: 1.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.13 : 1.55 = 0.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.13/1.55 = 0.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.13x = 1.55 × 0.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.13x = 1.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.12/1.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.00

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