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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.21, 3.04 and 1.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.21, 3.04 and 1.98 is: 2.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.21 : 3.04 = 1.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.21/3.04 = 1.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.21x = 3.04 × 1.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.21x = 6.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.02/2.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.72

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