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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.28, 3.14 and 1.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.28, 3.14 and 1.59 is: 2.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.28 : 3.14 = 1.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.28/3.14 = 1.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.28x = 3.14 × 1.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.28x = 5.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.01/2.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.20

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