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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.99, 10.45 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.99, 10.45 and 6.54 is: 9.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.99 : 10.45 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.99/10.45 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.99x = 10.45 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.99x = 68.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.34/6.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.78

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