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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.51, 2.26 and 0.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.51, 2.26 and 0.60 is: 0.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.51 : 2.26 = 0.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.51/2.26 = 0.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.51x = 2.26 × 0.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.51x = 1.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.37/1.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.91

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