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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.22, 1.82 and 1.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.22, 1.82 and 1.15 is: 1.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.22 : 1.82 = 1.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.22/1.82 = 1.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.22x = 1.82 × 1.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.22x = 2.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.09/1.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.72

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