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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.04, 11.04 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.04, 11.04 and 7.22 is: 9.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.04 : 11.04 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.04/11.04 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.04x = 11.04 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.04x = 79.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.71/8.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.91

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