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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.21, 13.80 and 5.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.21, 13.80 and 5.22 is: 7.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.21 : 13.80 = 5.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.21/13.80 = 5.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.21x = 13.80 × 5.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.21x = 72.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.04/9.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.82

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