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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.05, 2.83 and 1.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.05, 2.83 and 1.24 is: 1.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.05 : 2.83 = 1.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.05/2.83 = 1.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.05x = 2.83 × 1.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.05x = 3.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.50/2.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.71

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