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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.63, 14.66 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.63, 14.66 and 6.99 is: 9.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.63 : 14.66 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.63/14.66 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.63x = 14.66 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.63x = 102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102.44/10.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.64

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