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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.41, 2 and 1.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.41, 2 and 1.41 is: 2

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.41 : 2 = 1.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.41/2 = 1.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.41x = 2 × 1.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.41x = 2.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.82/1.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2

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