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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.62, 8.40 and 4.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.62, 8.40 and 4.82 is: 7.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.62 : 8.40 = 4.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.62/8.40 = 4.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.62x = 8.40 × 4.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.62x = 40.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.45/5.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.19

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