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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.08, 2.88 and 1.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.08, 2.88 and 1.48 is: 2.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.08 : 2.88 = 1.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.08/2.88 = 1.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.08x = 2.88 × 1.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.08x = 4.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.24/2.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.04

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