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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.22, 11.31 and 7.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.22, 11.31 and 7.06 is: 9.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.22 : 11.31 = 7.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.22/11.31 = 7.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.22x = 11.31 × 7.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.22x = 79.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.85/8.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.71

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