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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.18, 3.01 and 1.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.18, 3.01 and 1.37 is: 1.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.18 : 3.01 = 1.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.18/3.01 = 1.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.18x = 3.01 × 1.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.18x = 4.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.13/2.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.89

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