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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.81, 7.22 and 1.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.81, 7.22 and 1.43 is: 2.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.81 : 7.22 = 1.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.81/7.22 = 1.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.81x = 7.22 × 1.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.81x = 10.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.31/4.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.14

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