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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.92, 5.88 and 2.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.92, 5.88 and 2.23 is: 3.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.92 : 5.88 = 2.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.92/5.88 = 2.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.92x = 5.88 × 2.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.92x = 13.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.07/3.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.34

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