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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.11, 3.14 and 1.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.11, 3.14 and 1.85 is: 2.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.11 : 3.14 = 1.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.11/3.14 = 1.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.11x = 3.14 × 1.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.11x = 5.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.81/2.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.75

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