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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.69, 5.52 and 2.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.69, 5.52 and 2.18 is: 3.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.69 : 5.52 = 2.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.69/5.52 = 2.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.69x = 5.52 × 2.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.69x = 12.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.01/3.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.25

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