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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.38, 10.22 and 6.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.38, 10.22 and 6.57 is: 9.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.38 : 10.22 = 6.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.38/10.22 = 6.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.38x = 10.22 × 6.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.38x = 67.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.11/7.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.09

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