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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.22, 5.82 and 3.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.22, 5.82 and 3.45 is: 4.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.22 : 5.82 = 3.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.22/5.82 = 3.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.22x = 5.82 × 3.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.22x = 20.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.08/4.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.76

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