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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.32, 1.97 and 1.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.32, 1.97 and 1.10 is: 1.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.32 : 1.97 = 1.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.32/1.97 = 1.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.32x = 1.97 × 1.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.32x = 2.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.16/1.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.65

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