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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.21, 3.04 and 2.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.21, 3.04 and 2.05 is: 2.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.21 : 3.04 = 2.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.21/3.04 = 2.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.21x = 3.04 × 2.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.21x = 6.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.23/2.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.82

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