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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.38, 8.80 and 4.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.38, 8.80 and 4.22 is: 5.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.38 : 8.80 = 4.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.38/8.80 = 4.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.38x = 8.80 × 4.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.38x = 37.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.15/6.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.83

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