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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.13, 2.93 and 1.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.13, 2.93 and 1.22 is: 1.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.13 : 2.93 = 1.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.13/2.93 = 1.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.13x = 2.93 × 1.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.13x = 3.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.57/2.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.68

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