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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.29, 10.06 and 4.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.29, 10.06 and 4.22 is: 5.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.29 : 10.06 = 4.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.29/10.06 = 4.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.29x = 10.06 × 4.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.29x = 42.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.38/7.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.82

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