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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.14, 6.21 and 2

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.14, 6.21 and 2 is: 3

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.14 : 6.21 = 2 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.14/6.21 = 2/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.14x = 6.21 × 2
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.14x = 12.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.42/4.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3

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