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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.22, 13.77 and 7.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.22, 13.77 and 7.20 is: 10.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.22 : 13.77 = 7.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.22/13.77 = 7.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.22x = 13.77 × 7.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.22x = 99.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.14/9.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.75

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