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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.05, 5.59 and 2.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.05, 5.59 and 2.23 is: 3.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.05 : 5.59 = 2.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.05/5.59 = 2.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.05x = 5.59 × 2.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.05x = 12.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.47/4.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.08

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