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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.23, 3.06 and 2.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.23, 3.06 and 2.14 is: 2.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.23 : 3.06 = 2.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.23/3.06 = 2.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.23x = 3.06 × 2.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.23x = 6.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.55/2.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.94

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