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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.76, 2.64 and 1.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.76, 2.64 and 1.31 is: 1.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.76 : 2.64 = 1.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.76/2.64 = 1.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.76x = 2.64 × 1.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.76x = 3.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.46/1.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.97

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