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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.22, 15.32 and 9.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.22, 15.32 and 9.37 is: 14.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.22 : 15.32 = 9.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.22/15.32 = 9.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.22x = 15.32 × 9.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.22x = 143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143.55/10.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.05

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