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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.72, 10.09 and 2.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.72, 10.09 and 2.21 is: 3.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.72 : 10.09 = 2.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.72/10.09 = 2.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.72x = 10.09 × 2.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.72x = 22.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.34/6.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.32

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