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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.47, 2.20 and 1.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.47, 2.20 and 1.23 is: 1.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.47 : 2.20 = 1.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.47/2.20 = 1.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.47x = 2.20 × 1.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.47x = 2.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.71/1.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.85

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