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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.73, 5.60 and 2.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.73, 5.60 and 2.22 is: 3.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.73 : 5.60 = 2.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.73/5.60 = 2.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.73x = 5.60 × 2.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.73x = 12.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.43/3.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.33

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