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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.22, 6.31 and 2.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.22, 6.31 and 2.71 is: 4.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.22 : 6.31 = 2.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.22/6.31 = 2.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.22x = 6.31 × 2.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.22x = 17.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.06/4.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.05

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