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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.04, 3.06 and 0.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.04, 3.06 and 0.70 is: 1.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.04 : 3.06 = 0.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.04/3.06 = 0.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.04x = 3.06 × 0.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.04x = 2.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.15/2.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.05

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