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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.22, 14.10 and 7.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.22, 14.10 and 7.15 is: 9.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.22 : 14.10 = 7.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.22/14.10 = 7.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.22x = 14.10 × 7.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.22x = 100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.75/10.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.86

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