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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.28, 13.97 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.28, 13.97 and 8.22 is: 12.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.28 : 13.97 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.28/13.97 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.28x = 13.97 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.28x = 114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.85/9.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.38

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