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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.53, 4.87 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.53, 4.87 and 2.16 is: 2.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.53 : 4.87 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.53/4.87 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.53x = 4.87 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.53x = 10.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.54/3.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.99

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