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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.76, 2.42 and 1.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.76, 2.42 and 1.33 is: 1.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.76 : 2.42 = 1.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.76/2.42 = 1.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.76x = 2.42 × 1.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.76x = 3.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.21/1.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.83

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