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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.22, 15.35 and 5.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.22, 15.35 and 5.72 is: 8.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.22 : 15.35 = 5.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.22/15.35 = 5.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.22x = 15.35 × 5.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.22x = 87.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.81/10.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.59

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