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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.99, 10.48 and 2.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.99, 10.48 and 2.48 is: 3.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.99 : 10.48 = 2.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.99/10.48 = 2.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.99x = 10.48 × 2.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.99x = 26.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.00/6.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.72

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