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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.83, 6.66 and 3.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.83, 6.66 and 3.22 is: 4.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.83 : 6.66 = 3.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.83/6.66 = 3.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.83x = 6.66 × 3.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.83x = 21.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.43/4.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.44

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