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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.38, 2.06 and 1.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.38, 2.06 and 1.35 is: 2.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.38 : 2.06 = 1.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.38/2.06 = 1.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.38x = 2.06 × 1.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.38x = 2.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.77/1.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.00

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