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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.25, 3.11 and 2.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.25, 3.11 and 2.00 is: 2.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.25 : 3.11 = 2.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.25/3.11 = 2.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.25x = 3.11 × 2.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.25x = 6.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.19/2.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.75

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