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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.49, 2.23 and 0.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.49, 2.23 and 0.59 is: 0.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.49 : 2.23 = 0.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.49/2.23 = 0.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.49x = 2.23 × 0.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.49x = 1.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.32/1.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.89

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