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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.16, 2.96 and 2.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.16, 2.96 and 2.01 is: 2.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.16 : 2.96 = 2.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.16/2.96 = 2.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.16x = 2.96 × 2.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.16x = 5.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.95/2.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.75

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