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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.64, 2.48 and 1.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.64, 2.48 and 1.49 is: 2.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.64 : 2.48 = 1.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.64/2.48 = 1.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.64x = 2.48 × 1.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.64x = 3.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.68/1.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.24

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