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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.17, 6.25 and 2.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.17, 6.25 and 2.17 is: 3.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.17 : 6.25 = 2.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.17/6.25 = 2.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.17x = 6.25 × 2.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.17x = 13.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.52/4.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.24

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