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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.82, 10.22 and 6.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.82, 10.22 and 6.14 is: 9.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.82 : 10.22 = 6.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.82/10.22 = 6.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.82x = 10.22 × 6.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.82x = 62.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.75/6.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.20

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