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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.70, 4.06 and 2.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.70, 4.06 and 2.21 is: 3.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.70 : 4.06 = 2.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.70/4.06 = 2.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.70x = 4.06 × 2.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.70x = 8.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.95/2.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.31

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