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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.95, 7.42 and 4.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.95, 7.42 and 4.15 is: 6.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.95 : 7.42 = 4.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.95/7.42 = 4.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.95x = 7.42 × 4.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.95x = 30.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30.81/4.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.22

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