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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.98, 7.42 and 4.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.98, 7.42 and 4.23 is: 6.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.98 : 7.42 = 4.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.98/7.42 = 4.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.98x = 7.42 × 4.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.98x = 31.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.39/4.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.30

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