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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.19, 3.04 and 1.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.19, 3.04 and 1.99 is: 2.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.19 : 3.04 = 1.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.19/3.04 = 1.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.19x = 3.04 × 1.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.19x = 6.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.06/2.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.76

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