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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.81, 4.22 and 1.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.81, 4.22 and 1.03 is: 1.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.81 : 4.22 = 1.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.81/4.22 = 1.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.81x = 4.22 × 1.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.81x = 4.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.35/2.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.55

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