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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.22, 15.32 and 4.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.22, 15.32 and 4.20 is: 6.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.22 : 15.32 = 4.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.22/15.32 = 4.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.22x = 15.32 × 4.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.22x = 64.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.32/10.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.30

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