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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.01, 17.99 and 6.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.01, 17.99 and 6.29 is: 9.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.01 : 17.99 = 6.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.01/17.99 = 6.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.01x = 17.99 × 6.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.01x = 113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113.16/12.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.42

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