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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.17, 9.21 and 5.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.17, 9.21 and 5.22 is: 7.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.17 : 9.21 = 5.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.17/9.21 = 5.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.17x = 9.21 × 5.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.17x = 48.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.03/6.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.78

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