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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.85, 7.22 and 4.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.85, 7.22 and 4.59 is: 6.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.85 : 7.22 = 4.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.85/7.22 = 4.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.85x = 7.22 × 4.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.85x = 33.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.14/4.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.84

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