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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.34, 10.95 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.34, 10.95 and 6.22 is: 9.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.34 : 10.95 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.34/10.95 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.34x = 10.95 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.34x = 68.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.11/7.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.28

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