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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.54, 2.12 and 1.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.54, 2.12 and 1.27 is: 1.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.54 : 2.12 = 1.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.54/2.12 = 1.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.54x = 2.12 × 1.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.54x = 2.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.68/1.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.75

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