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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.22, 16.86 and 7.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.22, 16.86 and 7.92 is: 10.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.22 : 16.86 = 7.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.22/16.86 = 7.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.22x = 16.86 × 7.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.22x = 133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133.53/12.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.93

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