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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.22, 7.84 and 2.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.22, 7.84 and 2.37 is: 3.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.22 : 7.84 = 2.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.22/7.84 = 2.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.22x = 7.84 × 2.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.22x = 18.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.57/5.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.56

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