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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.94, 2.91 and 1.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.94, 2.91 and 1.28 is: 1.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.94 : 2.91 = 1.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.94/2.91 = 1.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.94x = 2.91 × 1.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.94x = 3.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.72/1.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.92

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