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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.65, 3.96 and 2.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.65, 3.96 and 2.15 is: 3.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.65 : 3.96 = 2.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.65/3.96 = 2.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.65x = 3.96 × 2.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.65x = 8.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.50/2.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.21

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