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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.47, 3.69 and 2.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.47, 3.69 and 2.25 is: 3.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.47 : 3.69 = 2.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.47/3.69 = 2.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.47x = 3.69 × 2.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.47x = 8.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.30/2.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.36

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