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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.14, 3.23 and 2.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.14, 3.23 and 2.09 is: 3.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.14 : 3.23 = 2.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.14/3.23 = 2.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.14x = 3.23 × 2.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.14x = 6.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.75/2.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.15

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