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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.52, 8.99 and 6.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.52, 8.99 and 6.35 is: 8.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.52 : 8.99 = 6.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.52/8.99 = 6.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.52x = 8.99 × 6.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.52x = 57.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.09/6.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.76

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