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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.16, 3.25 and 1.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.16, 3.25 and 1.22 is: 1.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.16 : 3.25 = 1.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.16/3.25 = 1.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.16x = 3.25 × 1.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.16x = 3.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.94/2.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.82

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