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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.42, 2.13 and 0.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.42, 2.13 and 0.75 is: 1.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.42 : 2.13 = 0.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.42/2.13 = 0.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.42x = 2.13 × 0.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.42x = 1.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.59/1.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.13

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