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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.56, 5.33 and 2.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.56, 5.33 and 2.29 is: 3.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.56 : 5.33 = 2.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.56/5.33 = 2.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.56x = 5.33 × 2.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.56x = 12.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.21/3.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.43

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