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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.15, 12.22 and 5.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.15, 12.22 and 5.89 is: 8.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.15 : 12.22 = 5.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.15/12.22 = 5.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.15x = 12.22 × 5.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.15x = 71.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.95/8.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.83

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