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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.38, 5.07 and 1.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.38, 5.07 and 1.48 is: 2.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.38 : 5.07 = 1.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.38/5.07 = 1.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.38x = 5.07 × 1.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.38x = 7.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.52/3.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.22

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