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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.13, 1.71 and 1.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.13, 1.71 and 1.13 is: 1.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.13 : 1.71 = 1.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.13/1.71 = 1.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.13x = 1.71 × 1.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.13x = 1.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.93/1.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.71

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