Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.45, 2 and 1.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1.45, 2 and 1.07 is: 1.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1.45 : 2 = 1.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1.45/2 = 1.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1.45x = 2 × 1.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1.45x = 2.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2.14/1.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1.47
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