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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.22, 12.30 and 5.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.22, 12.30 and 5.20 is: 7.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.22 : 12.30 = 5.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.22/12.30 = 5.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.22x = 12.30 × 5.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.22x = 63.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.96/8.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.78

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