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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.22, 15.25 and 9.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.22, 15.25 and 9.50 is: 14.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.22 : 15.25 = 9.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.22/15.25 = 9.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.22x = 15.25 × 9.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.22x = 144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.88/10.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.18

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