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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.59, 2.20 and 1.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.59, 2.20 and 1.05 is: 1.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.59 : 2.20 = 1.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.59/2.20 = 1.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.59x = 2.20 × 1.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.59x = 2.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.32/1.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.46

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