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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.37, 1.89 and 0.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.37, 1.89 and 0.83 is: 1.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.37 : 1.89 = 0.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.37/1.89 = 0.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.37x = 1.89 × 0.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.37x = 1.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.57/1.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.15

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