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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.46, 2.20 and 1.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.46, 2.20 and 1.31 is: 1.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.46 : 2.20 = 1.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.46/2.20 = 1.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.46x = 2.20 × 1.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.46x = 2.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.88/1.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.97

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