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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.45, 10.29 and 4.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.45, 10.29 and 4.22 is: 5.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.45 : 10.29 = 4.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.45/10.29 = 4.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.45x = 10.29 × 4.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.45x = 43.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.39/7.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.82

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