Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.34, 2 and 1.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1.34, 2 and 1.31 is: 1.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1.34 : 2 = 1.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1.34/2 = 1.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1.34x = 2 × 1.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1.34x = 2.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2.62/1.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1.96
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