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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.11, 3.17 and 1.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.11, 3.17 and 1.22 is: 1.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.11 : 3.17 = 1.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.11/3.17 = 1.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.11x = 3.17 × 1.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.11x = 3.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.87/2.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.84

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