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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.22, 10.78 and 7.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.22, 10.78 and 7.11 is: 10.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.22 : 10.78 = 7.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.22/10.78 = 7.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.22x = 10.78 × 7.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.22x = 76.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.67/7.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.61

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