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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.52, 14.30 and 8.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.52, 14.30 and 8.22 is: 12.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.52 : 14.30 = 8.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.52/14.30 = 8.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.52x = 14.30 × 8.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.52x = 117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.55/9.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.35

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