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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.48, 11.22 and 2.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.48, 11.22 and 2.98 is: 4.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.48 : 11.22 = 2.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.48/11.22 = 2.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.48x = 11.22 × 2.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.48x = 33.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33.41/7.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.47

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