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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.16, 2.98 and 2.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.16, 2.98 and 2.06 is: 2.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.16 : 2.98 = 2.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.16/2.98 = 2.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.16x = 2.98 × 2.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.16x = 6.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.14/2.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.84

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