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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.15, 3.21 and 1.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.15, 3.21 and 1.25 is: 1.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.15 : 3.21 = 1.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.15/3.21 = 1.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.15x = 3.21 × 1.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.15x = 4.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.01/2.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.87

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