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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.22, 10.76 and 6.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.22, 10.76 and 6.46 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.22 : 10.76 = 6.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.22/10.76 = 6.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.22x = 10.76 × 6.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.22x = 69.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69.50/7.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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