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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.68, 9.99 and 5.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.68, 9.99 and 5.18 is: 7.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.68 : 9.99 = 5.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.68/9.99 = 5.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.68x = 9.99 × 5.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.68x = 51.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51.75/6.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.74

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