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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.12, 6.22 and 3.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.12, 6.22 and 3.99 is: 6.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.12 : 6.22 = 3.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.12/6.22 = 3.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.12x = 6.22 × 3.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.12x = 24.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.82/4.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.02

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