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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.89, 10.33 and 4.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.89, 10.33 and 4.22 is: 6.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.89 : 10.33 = 4.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.89/10.33 = 4.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.89x = 10.33 × 4.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.89x = 43.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.59/6.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.33

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