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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.29, 11.45 and 5.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.29, 11.45 and 5.22 is: 7.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.29 : 11.45 = 5.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.29/11.45 = 5.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.29x = 11.45 × 5.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.29x = 59.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.80/8.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.21

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