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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.60, 4.96 and 2.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.60, 4.96 and 2.23 is: 3.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.60 : 4.96 = 2.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.60/4.96 = 2.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.60x = 4.96 × 2.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.60x = 11.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.08/3.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.08

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