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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.08, 1.48 and 0.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.08, 1.48 and 0.67 is: 0.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.08 : 1.48 = 0.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.08/1.48 = 0.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.08x = 1.48 × 0.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.08x = 0.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.99/1.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.92

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