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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.16, 9.22 and 3.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.16, 9.22 and 3.62 is: 5.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.16 : 9.22 = 3.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.16/9.22 = 3.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.16x = 9.22 × 3.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.16x = 33.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.31/6.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.41

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