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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.55, 2.14 and 1.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.55, 2.14 and 1.24 is: 1.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.55 : 2.14 = 1.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.55/2.14 = 1.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.55x = 2.14 × 1.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.55x = 2.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.65/1.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.71

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