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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.22, 9.28 and 5.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.22, 9.28 and 5.41 is: 8.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.22 : 9.28 = 5.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.22/9.28 = 5.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.22x = 9.28 × 5.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.22x = 50.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.13/6.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.07

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