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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.35, 6.53 and 2.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.35, 6.53 and 2.22 is: 3.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.35 : 6.53 = 2.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.35/6.53 = 2.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.35x = 6.53 × 2.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.35x = 14.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.48/4.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.33

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