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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.22, 6.33 and 2.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.22, 6.33 and 2.45 is: 3.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.22 : 6.33 = 2.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.22/6.33 = 2.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.22x = 6.33 × 2.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.22x = 15.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.48/4.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.67

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