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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.78, 5.22 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.78, 5.22 and 2.16 is: 2.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.78 : 5.22 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.78/5.22 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.78x = 5.22 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.78x = 11.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.29/3.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.99

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