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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.51, 12.69 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.51, 12.69 and 7.22 is: 10.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.51 : 12.69 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.51/12.69 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.51x = 12.69 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.51x = 91.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.56/8.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.77

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