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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.79, 5.22 and 3.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.79, 5.22 and 3.50 is: 4.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.79 : 5.22 = 3.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.79/5.22 = 3.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.79x = 5.22 × 3.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.79x = 18.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.24/3.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.82

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