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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.88, 12.22 and 7.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.88, 12.22 and 7.35 is: 10.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.88 : 12.22 = 7.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.88/12.22 = 7.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.88x = 12.22 × 7.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.88x = 89.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89.82/8.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.11

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