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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.20, 3.29 and 0.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.20, 3.29 and 0.86 is: 1.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.20 : 3.29 = 0.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.20/3.29 = 0.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.20x = 3.29 × 0.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.20x = 2.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.83/2.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.29

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