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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.08, 2.88 and 1.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.08, 2.88 and 1.22 is: 1.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.08 : 2.88 = 1.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.08/2.88 = 1.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.08x = 2.88 × 1.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.08x = 3.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.51/2.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.69

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