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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.22, 16.82 and 4.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.22, 16.82 and 4.79 is: 7.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.22 : 16.82 = 4.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.22/16.82 = 4.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.22x = 16.82 × 4.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.22x = 80.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80.62/11.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.19

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