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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.42, 2.13 and 1.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.42, 2.13 and 1.26 is: 1.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.42 : 2.13 = 1.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.42/2.13 = 1.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.42x = 2.13 × 1.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.42x = 2.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.68/1.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.89

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