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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.20, 3.03 and 1.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.20, 3.03 and 1.39 is: 1.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.20 : 3.03 = 1.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.20/3.03 = 1.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.20x = 3.03 × 1.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.20x = 4.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.22/2.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.92

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