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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.59, 5.39 and 1.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.59, 5.39 and 1.22 is: 1.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.59 : 5.39 = 1.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.59/5.39 = 1.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.59x = 5.39 × 1.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.59x = 6.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.57/3.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.83

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