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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.22, 12.72 and 8.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.22, 12.72 and 8.80 is: 12.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.22 : 12.72 = 8.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.22/12.72 = 8.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.22x = 12.72 × 8.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.22x = 111.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.94/9.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.14

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