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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.52, 2.27 and 1.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.52, 2.27 and 1.40 is: 2.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.52 : 2.27 = 1.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.52/2.27 = 1.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.52x = 2.27 × 1.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.52x = 3.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.18/1.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.09

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