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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.65, 11.93 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.65, 11.93 and 8.22 is: 11.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.65 : 11.93 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.65/11.93 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.65x = 11.93 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.65x = 98.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98.13/8.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.35

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