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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.90, 2.84 and 1.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.90, 2.84 and 1.33 is: 1.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.90 : 2.84 = 1.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.90/2.84 = 1.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.90x = 2.84 × 1.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.90x = 3.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.78/1.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.99

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