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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.55, 11.32 and 2.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.55, 11.32 and 2.21 is: 3.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.55 : 11.32 = 2.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.55/11.32 = 2.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.55x = 11.32 × 2.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.55x = 24.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.96/7.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.31

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