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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.22, 4.44 and 2.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.22, 4.44 and 2.77 is: 3.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.22 : 4.44 = 2.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.22/4.44 = 2.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.22x = 4.44 × 2.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.22x = 12.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.29/3.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.82

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