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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.35, 2.02 and 1.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.35, 2.02 and 1.02 is: 1.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.35 : 2.02 = 1.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.35/2.02 = 1.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.35x = 2.02 × 1.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.35x = 2.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.05/1.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.51

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