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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.66, 2.29 and 0.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.66, 2.29 and 0.94 is: 1.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.66 : 2.29 = 0.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.66/2.29 = 0.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.66x = 2.29 × 0.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.66x = 2.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.14/1.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.29

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