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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.25, 4.49 and 2.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.25, 4.49 and 2.17 is: 3.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.25 : 4.49 = 2.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.25/4.49 = 2.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.25x = 4.49 × 2.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.25x = 9.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.74/3.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.00

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