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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.34, 2.01 and 0.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.34, 2.01 and 0.89 is: 1.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.34 : 2.01 = 0.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.34/2.01 = 0.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.34x = 2.01 × 0.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.34x = 1.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.78/1.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.34

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