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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.82, 8.02 and 3.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.82, 8.02 and 3.22 is: 4.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.82 : 8.02 = 3.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.82/8.02 = 3.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.82x = 8.02 × 3.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.82x = 25.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.88/5.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.45

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