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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.84, 4.28 and 2.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.84, 4.28 and 2.25 is: 3.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.84 : 4.28 = 2.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.84/4.28 = 2.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.84x = 4.28 × 2.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.84x = 9.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.63/2.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.39

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