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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.86, 2.79 and 0.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.86, 2.79 and 0.97 is: 1.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.86 : 2.79 = 0.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.86/2.79 = 0.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.86x = 2.79 × 0.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.86x = 2.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.71/1.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.46

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