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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.56, 9.85 and 2.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.56, 9.85 and 2.29 is: 3.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.56 : 9.85 = 2.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.56/9.85 = 2.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.56x = 9.85 × 2.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.56x = 22.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.51/6.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.43

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