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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.90, 13.34 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.90, 13.34 and 6.22 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.90 : 13.34 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.90/13.34 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.90x = 13.34 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.90x = 82.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.97/8.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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