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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.56, 2.15 and 1.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.56, 2.15 and 1.16 is: 1.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.56 : 2.15 = 1.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.56/2.15 = 1.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.56x = 2.15 × 1.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.56x = 2.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.49/1.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.59

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