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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.48, 14.22 and 6.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.48, 14.22 and 6.50 is: 9.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.48 : 14.22 = 6.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.48/14.22 = 6.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.48x = 14.22 × 6.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.48x = 92.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92.36/9.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.74

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