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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.17, 2.98 and 1.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.17, 2.98 and 1.99 is: 2.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.17 : 2.98 = 1.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.17/2.98 = 1.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.17x = 2.98 × 1.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.17x = 5.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.93/2.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.73

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