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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.38, 12.96 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.38, 12.96 and 7.22 is: 9.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.38 : 12.96 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.38/12.96 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.38x = 12.96 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.38x = 93.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.57/9.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.98

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