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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.44, 1.98 and 1.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.44, 1.98 and 1.37 is: 1.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.44 : 1.98 = 1.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.44/1.98 = 1.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.44x = 1.98 × 1.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.44x = 2.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.71/1.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.88

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