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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.14, 6.22 and 2.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.14, 6.22 and 2.72 is: 4.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.14 : 6.22 = 2.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.14/6.22 = 2.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.14x = 6.22 × 2.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.14x = 16.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.92/4.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.09

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