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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.22, 8.56 and 6.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.22, 8.56 and 6.11 is: 8.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.22 : 8.56 = 6.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.22/8.56 = 6.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.22x = 8.56 × 6.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.22x = 52.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.30/6.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.41

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