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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.18, 3.00 and 1.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.18, 3.00 and 1.27 is: 1.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.18 : 3.00 = 1.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.18/3.00 = 1.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.18x = 3.00 × 1.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.18x = 3.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.80/2.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.75

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