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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.53, 14.54 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.53, 14.54 and 6.22 is: 8.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.53 : 14.54 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.53/14.54 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.53x = 14.54 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.53x = 90.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.41/10.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.59

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