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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.66, 6.99 and 4

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.66, 6.99 and 4 is: 6

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.66 : 6.99 = 4 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.66/6.99 = 4/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.66x = 6.99 × 4
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.66x = 27.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27.96/4.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6

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