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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.22, 9.93 and 6.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.22, 9.93 and 6.06 is: 8.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.22 : 9.93 = 6.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.22/9.93 = 6.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.22x = 9.93 × 6.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.22x = 60.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60.18/7.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.33

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