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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.40, 3.32 and 1.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.40, 3.32 and 1.48 is: 2.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.40 : 3.32 = 1.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.40/3.32 = 1.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.40x = 3.32 × 1.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.40x = 4.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.92/2.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.05

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