Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.21, 3.32 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.21, 3.32 and 2 is: 3.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.21 : 3.32 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.21/3.32 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.21x = 3.32 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.21x = 6.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6.64/2.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.00
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