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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.22, 3.32 and 2.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.22, 3.32 and 2.06 is: 3.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.22 : 3.32 = 2.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.22/3.32 = 2.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.22x = 3.32 × 2.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.22x = 6.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.84/2.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.08

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