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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.36, 3.56 and 2.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.36, 3.56 and 2.32 is: 3.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.36 : 3.56 = 2.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.36/3.56 = 2.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.36x = 3.56 × 2.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.36x = 8.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.26/2.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.50

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