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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.56, 2.02 and 1.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.56, 2.02 and 1.56 is: 2.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.56 : 2.02 = 1.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.56/2.02 = 1.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.56x = 2.02 × 1.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.56x = 3.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.15/1.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.02

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