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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.88, 2.82 and 0.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.88, 2.82 and 0.88 is: 1.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.88 : 2.82 = 0.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.88/2.82 = 0.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.88x = 2.82 × 0.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.88x = 2.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.46/1.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.31

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