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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.19, 3.01 and 2.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.19, 3.01 and 2.06 is: 2.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.19 : 3.01 = 2.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.19/3.01 = 2.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.19x = 3.01 × 2.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.19x = 6.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.20/2.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.83

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