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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.33, 10.99 and 2.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.33, 10.99 and 2.81 is: 4.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.33 : 10.99 = 2.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.33/10.99 = 2.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.33x = 10.99 × 2.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.33x = 30.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.91/7.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.22

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