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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.47, 2.03 and 1.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.47, 2.03 and 1.42 is: 1.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.47 : 2.03 = 1.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.47/2.03 = 1.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.47x = 2.03 × 1.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.47x = 2.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.88/1.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.96

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