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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.88, 7.36 and 4.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.88, 7.36 and 4.22 is: 6.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.88 : 7.36 = 4.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.88/7.36 = 4.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.88x = 7.36 × 4.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.88x = 31.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.06/4.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.36

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