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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.48, 2.21 and 1.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.48, 2.21 and 1.43 is: 2.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.48 : 2.21 = 1.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.48/2.21 = 1.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.48x = 2.21 × 1.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.48x = 3.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.15/1.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.13

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