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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.80, 2.48 and 1.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.80, 2.48 and 1.44 is: 1.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.80 : 2.48 = 1.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.80/2.48 = 1.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.80x = 2.48 × 1.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.80x = 3.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.57/1.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.98

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