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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.36, 3.26 and 2.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.36, 3.26 and 2.21 is: 3.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.36 : 3.26 = 2.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.36/3.26 = 2.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.36x = 3.26 × 2.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.36x = 7.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.18/2.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.05

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