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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.22, 5.80 and 4.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.22, 5.80 and 4.10 is: 5.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.22 : 5.80 = 4.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.22/5.80 = 4.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.22x = 5.80 × 4.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.22x = 23.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.78/4.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.64

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