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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.04, 3.05 and 0.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.04, 3.05 and 0.91 is: 1.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.04 : 3.05 = 0.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.04/3.05 = 0.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.04x = 3.05 × 0.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.04x = 2.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.77/2.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.36

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