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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.89, 2.83 and 0.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.89, 2.83 and 0.88 is: 1.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.89 : 2.83 = 0.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.89/2.83 = 0.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.89x = 2.83 × 0.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.89x = 2.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.50/1.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.32

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