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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.45, 2.15 and 1.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.45, 2.15 and 1.40 is: 2.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.45 : 2.15 = 1.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.45/2.15 = 1.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.45x = 2.15 × 1.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.45x = 3.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.02/1.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.09

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