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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.41, 2.12 and 0.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.41, 2.12 and 0.46 is: 0.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.41 : 2.12 = 0.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.41/2.12 = 0.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.41x = 2.12 × 0.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.41x = 0.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.98/1.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.70

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