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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.80, 10.22 and 6.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.80, 10.22 and 6.16 is: 9.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.80 : 10.22 = 6.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.80/10.22 = 6.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.80x = 10.22 × 6.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.80x = 62.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.96/6.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.26

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