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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.95, 13.72 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.95, 13.72 and 7.22 is: 9.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.95 : 13.72 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.95/13.72 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.95x = 13.72 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.95x = 99.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99.09/9.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.96

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