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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.22, 9.34 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.22, 9.34 and 4.73 is: 7.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.22 : 9.34 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.22/9.34 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.22x = 9.34 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.22x = 44.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.18/6.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.10

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