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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.97, 5.96 and 2.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.97, 5.96 and 2.19 is: 3.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.97 : 5.96 = 2.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.97/5.96 = 2.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.97x = 5.96 × 2.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.97x = 13.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.04/3.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.29

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