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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.42, 10.24 and 4.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.42, 10.24 and 4.19 is: 5.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.42 : 10.24 = 4.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.42/10.24 = 4.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.42x = 10.24 × 4.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.42x = 42.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.89/7.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.78

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