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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.41, 1.96 and 1.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.41, 1.96 and 1.38 is: 1.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.41 : 1.96 = 1.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.41/1.96 = 1.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.41x = 1.96 × 1.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.41x = 2.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.69/1.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.91

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