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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.22, 4.85 and 3.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.22, 4.85 and 3.12 is: 4.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.22 : 4.85 = 3.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.22/4.85 = 3.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.22x = 4.85 × 3.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.22x = 15.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.13/3.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.70

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