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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.90, 10.33 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.90, 10.33 and 6.22 is: 9.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.90 : 10.33 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.90/10.33 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.90x = 10.33 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.90x = 64.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.25/6.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.31

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