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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.12, 3.18 and 1.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.12, 3.18 and 1.12 is: 1.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.12 : 3.18 = 1.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.12/3.18 = 1.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.12x = 3.18 × 1.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.12x = 3.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.54/2.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.67

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