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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.52, 2.10 and 0.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.52, 2.10 and 0.92 is: 1.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.52 : 2.10 = 0.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.52/2.10 = 0.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.52x = 2.10 × 0.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.52x = 1.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.92/1.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.26

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