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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.86, 12.22 and 5.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.86, 12.22 and 5.63 is: 7.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.86 : 12.22 = 5.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.86/12.22 = 5.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.86x = 12.22 × 5.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.86x = 68.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.80/8.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.77

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