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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.66, 9.99 and 2.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.66, 9.99 and 2.15 is: 3.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.66 : 9.99 = 2.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.66/9.99 = 2.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.66x = 9.99 × 2.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.66x = 21.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.48/6.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.22

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