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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.22, 11.34 and 7.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.22, 11.34 and 7.41 is: 10.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.22 : 11.34 = 7.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.22/11.34 = 7.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.22x = 11.34 × 7.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.22x = 84.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.03/8.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.22

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