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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.80, 10.22 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.80, 10.22 and 5.48 is: 8.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.80 : 10.22 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.80/10.22 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.80x = 10.22 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.80x = 56.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56.01/6.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.24

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