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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.49, 8.24 and 1.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.49, 8.24 and 1.48 is: 2.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.49 : 8.24 = 1.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.49/8.24 = 1.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.49x = 8.24 × 1.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.49x = 12.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.23/5.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.23

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