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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.17, 2.96 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.17, 2.96 and 2.16 is: 2.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.17 : 2.96 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.17/2.96 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.17x = 2.96 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.17x = 6.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.39/2.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.95

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