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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.22, 1.83 and 0.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.22, 1.83 and 0.33 is: 0.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.22 : 1.83 = 0.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.22/1.83 = 0.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.22x = 1.83 × 0.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.22x = 0.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.60/1.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.49

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