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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.98, 2.96 and 1.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.98, 2.96 and 1.48 is: 2.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.98 : 2.96 = 1.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.98/2.96 = 1.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.98x = 2.96 × 1.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.98x = 4.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.38/1.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.21

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