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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.57, 17.34 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.57, 17.34 and 6.22 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.57 : 17.34 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.57/17.34 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.57x = 17.34 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.57x = 107.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107.85/11.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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