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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.59, 2.20 and 0.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.59, 2.20 and 0.99 is: 1.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.59 : 2.20 = 0.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.59/2.20 = 0.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.59x = 2.20 × 0.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.59x = 2.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.16/1.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.36

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