Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.15, 6.22 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4.15, 6.22 and 4 is: 6.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4.15 : 6.22 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4.15/6.22 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4.15x = 6.22 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4.15x = 24.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24.88/4.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6.00
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