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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.22, 13.84 and 7.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.22, 13.84 and 7.24 is: 10.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.22 : 13.84 = 7.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.22/13.84 = 7.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.22x = 13.84 × 7.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.22x = 100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100.20/9.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.87

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