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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.22, 11.35 and 5.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.22, 11.35 and 5.50 is: 7.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.22 : 11.35 = 5.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.22/11.35 = 5.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.22x = 11.35 × 5.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.22x = 62.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.43/8.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.59

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