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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.40, 8.77 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.40, 8.77 and 6.22 is: 8.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.40 : 8.77 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.40/8.77 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.40x = 8.77 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.40x = 54.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54.55/6.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.52

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