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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.28, 3.39 and 2.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.28, 3.39 and 2.19 is: 3.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.28 : 3.39 = 2.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.28/3.39 = 2.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.28x = 3.39 × 2.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.28x = 7.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.42/2.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.26

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