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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.44, 2.17 and 0.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.44, 2.17 and 0.44 is: 0.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.44 : 2.17 = 0.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.44/2.17 = 0.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.44x = 2.17 × 0.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.44x = 0.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.96/1.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.66

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