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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.56, 2.33 and 0.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.56, 2.33 and 0.43 is: 0.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.56 : 2.33 = 0.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.56/2.33 = 0.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.56x = 2.33 × 0.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.56x = 1.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1.00/1.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.64

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