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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.44, 10.22 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.44, 10.22 and 6.23 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.44 : 10.22 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.44/10.22 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.44x = 10.22 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.44x = 63.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.59/7.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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