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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.59, 2.37 and 1.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.59, 2.37 and 1.36 is: 2.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.59 : 2.37 = 1.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.59/2.37 = 1.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.59x = 2.37 × 1.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.59x = 3.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.22/1.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.03

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