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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.21, 4.42 and 2.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.21, 4.42 and 2.29 is: 3.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.21 : 4.42 = 2.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.21/4.42 = 2.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.21x = 4.42 × 2.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.21x = 10.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.12/3.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.15

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