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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.99, 9.63 and 6.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.99, 9.63 and 6.54 is: 9.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.99 : 9.63 = 6.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.99/9.63 = 6.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.99x = 9.63 × 6.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.99x = 62.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.98/6.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.01

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