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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.22, 6.29 and 3.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.22, 6.29 and 3.71 is: 5.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.22 : 6.29 = 3.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.22/6.29 = 3.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.22x = 6.29 × 3.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.22x = 23.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23.34/4.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.53

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