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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.31, 14.22 and 7.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.31, 14.22 and 7.25 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.31 : 14.22 = 7.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.31/14.22 = 7.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.31x = 14.22 × 7.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.31x = 103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103.02/10.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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