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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.01, 14.99 and 8.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.01, 14.99 and 8.00 is: 11.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.01 : 14.99 = 8.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.01/14.99 = 8.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.01x = 14.99 × 8.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.01x = 119.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.85/10.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.97

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