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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.22, 10.83 and 1.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.22, 10.83 and 1.88 is: 2.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.22 : 10.83 = 1.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.22/10.83 = 1.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.22x = 10.83 × 1.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.22x = 20.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.30/7.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.81

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