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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.17, 4.74 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.17, 4.74 and 2.16 is: 3.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.17 : 4.74 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.17/4.74 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.17x = 4.74 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.17x = 10.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.24/3.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.24

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