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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.50, 5.25 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.50, 5.25 and 2.16 is: 3.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.50 : 5.25 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.50/5.25 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.50x = 5.25 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.50x = 11.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.33/3.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.24

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