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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.23, 3.04 and 2.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.23, 3.04 and 2.23 is: 3.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.23 : 3.04 = 2.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.23/3.04 = 2.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.23x = 3.04 × 2.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.23x = 6.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.77/2.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.03

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