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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.60, 2.21 and 0.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.60, 2.21 and 0.99 is: 1.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.60 : 2.21 = 0.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.60/2.21 = 0.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.60x = 2.21 × 0.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.60x = 2.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.19/1.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.37

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