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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.03, 2.80 and 1.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.03, 2.80 and 1.31 is: 1.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.03 : 2.80 = 1.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.03/2.80 = 1.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.03x = 2.80 × 1.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.03x = 3.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.68/2.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.81

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