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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.22, 4.44 and 2.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.22, 4.44 and 2.50 is: 3.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.22 : 4.44 = 2.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.22/4.44 = 2.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.22x = 4.44 × 2.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.22x = 11.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.10/3.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.45

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