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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.32, 14.22 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.32, 14.22 and 8.16 is: 11.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.32 : 14.22 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.32/14.22 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.32x = 14.22 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.32x = 116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116.04/10.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.24

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