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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.18, 3.25 and 2.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.18, 3.25 and 2.07 is: 3.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.18 : 3.25 = 2.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.18/3.25 = 2.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.18x = 3.25 × 2.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.18x = 6.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.73/2.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.09

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