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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.02, 12.06 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.02, 12.06 and 6.22 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.02 : 12.06 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.02/12.06 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.02x = 12.06 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.02x = 75.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75.03/8.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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