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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.18, 6.22 and 3.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.18, 6.22 and 3.72 is: 5.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.18 : 6.22 = 3.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.18/6.22 = 3.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.18x = 6.22 × 3.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.18x = 23.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.14/4.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.54

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