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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.43, 15.78 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.43, 15.78 and 8.22 is: 11.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.43 : 15.78 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.43/15.78 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.43x = 15.78 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.43x = 129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129.71/11.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.35

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