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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.29, 12.82 and 6.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.29, 12.82 and 6.22 is: 8.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.29 : 12.82 = 6.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.29/12.82 = 6.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.29x = 12.82 × 6.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.29x = 79.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.71/9.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.58

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