Any set of numbers that is an arithmetic sequence(same difference between any two adjacent numbers) can can be used to form a magic square using the rules given here:
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For example the even integers from 2 through 18 can be seen to form a 3x3 magic square simply by doubling each entry in the 3x3 pictured.
Decimals can be used in the same way. For example:
0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9 can replace the numbers 1 - 9.
Again, take any set of fractions that are evenly spaced:
1/16, 2/16(=1/8), 3/16, 4/16(=1/4), 5/16, 6/16(=3/8),
7/16, 8/16(=1/2), 9/16
Replacing the numbers 1 - 9 with the above set will form a magic square using fractions.
2007-12-17 13:17:09
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answered by jsardi56 7
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