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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.76, 9.30 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.76, 9.30 and 6.22 is: 8.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.76 : 9.30 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.76/9.30 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.76x = 9.30 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.76x = 57.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.85/6.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.56

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