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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.24, 3.35 and 1.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.24, 3.35 and 1.35 is: 2.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.24 : 3.35 = 1.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.24/3.35 = 1.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.24x = 3.35 × 1.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.24x = 4.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.51/2.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.02

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