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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.22 and 2.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.22 and 2.78 is: 3.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.22 = 2.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.22 = 2.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.22 × 2.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 17.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.27/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.83

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