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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.67, 9.99 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.67, 9.99 and 6.45 is: 9.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.67 : 9.99 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.67/9.99 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.67x = 9.99 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.67x = 64.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.39/6.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.65

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