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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.25, 10.86 and 4.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.25, 10.86 and 4.23 is: 6.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.25 : 10.86 = 4.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.25/10.86 = 4.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.25x = 10.86 × 4.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.25x = 45.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45.94/7.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.34

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