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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.22, 9.98 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.22, 9.98 and 6.54 is: 9.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.22 : 9.98 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.22/9.98 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.22x = 9.98 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.22x = 65.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.22/7.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.04

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