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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.22, 14.10 and 6.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.22, 14.10 and 6.95 is: 9.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.22 : 14.10 = 6.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.22/14.10 = 6.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.22x = 14.10 × 6.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.22x = 98.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.02/10.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.59

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