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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.48, 5.21 and 2.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.48, 5.21 and 2.14 is: 3.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.48 : 5.21 = 2.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.48/5.21 = 2.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.48x = 5.21 × 2.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.48x = 11.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.15/3.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.20

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