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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.33, 2.00 and 1.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.33, 2.00 and 1.00 is: 1.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.33 : 2.00 = 1.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.33/2.00 = 1.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.33x = 2.00 × 1.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.33x = 1.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.99/1.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.50

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