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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.44, 2.16 and 1.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.44, 2.16 and 1.28 is: 1.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.44 : 2.16 = 1.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.44/2.16 = 1.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.44x = 2.16 × 1.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.44x = 2.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.76/1.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.92

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