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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.58, 8.99 and 6.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.58, 8.99 and 6.58 is: 8.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.58 : 8.99 = 6.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.58/8.99 = 6.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.58x = 8.99 × 6.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.58x = 59.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.15/6.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.99

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