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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.22, 13.80 and 6.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.22, 13.80 and 6.21 is: 9.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.22 : 13.80 = 6.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.22/13.80 = 6.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.22x = 13.80 × 6.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.22x = 85.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.70/9.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.29

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