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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.35, 2.03 and 1.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.35, 2.03 and 1.11 is: 1.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.35 : 2.03 = 1.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.35/2.03 = 1.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.35x = 2.03 × 1.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.35x = 2.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.26/1.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.67

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