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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.24, 9.28 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.24, 9.28 and 6.22 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.24 : 9.28 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.24/9.28 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.24x = 9.28 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.24x = 57.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.72/6.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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