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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.99, 10.49 and 6.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.99, 10.49 and 6.23 is: 9.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.99 : 10.49 = 6.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.99/10.49 = 6.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.99x = 10.49 × 6.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.99x = 65.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.27/6.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.34

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