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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.62, 9.12 and 4.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.62, 9.12 and 4.19 is: 5.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.62 : 9.12 = 4.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.62/9.12 = 4.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.62x = 9.12 × 4.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.62x = 38.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.17/6.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.77

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