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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.63, 2.44 and 1.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.63, 2.44 and 1.03 is: 1.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.63 : 2.44 = 1.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.63/2.44 = 1.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.63x = 2.44 × 1.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.63x = 2.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.52/1.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.55

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