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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.52, 2.28 and 0.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.52, 2.28 and 0.85 is: 1.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.52 : 2.28 = 0.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.52/2.28 = 0.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.52x = 2.28 × 0.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.52x = 1.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.94/1.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.28

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