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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.99, 9.65 and 4.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.99, 9.65 and 4.83 is: 6.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.99 : 9.65 = 4.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.99/9.65 = 4.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.99x = 9.65 × 4.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.99x = 46.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46.59/6.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.66

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