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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.50, 2.25 and 0.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.50, 2.25 and 0.79 is: 1.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.50 : 2.25 = 0.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.50/2.25 = 0.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.50x = 2.25 × 0.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.50x = 1.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.76/1.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.17

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