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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.30, 4.93 and 2.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.30, 4.93 and 2.23 is: 3.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.30 : 4.93 = 2.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.30/4.93 = 2.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.30x = 4.93 × 2.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.30x = 10.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.98/3.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.33

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