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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.22, 9.31 and 4.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.22, 9.31 and 4.72 is: 7.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.22 : 9.31 = 4.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.22/9.31 = 4.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.22x = 9.31 × 4.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.22x = 43.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.94/6.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.06

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