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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.22, 4.82 and 2.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.22, 4.82 and 2.85 is: 4.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.22 : 4.82 = 2.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.22/4.82 = 2.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.22x = 4.82 × 2.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.22x = 13.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.71/3.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.26

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