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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.25, 9.99 and 5.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.25, 9.99 and 5.06 is: 6.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.25 : 9.99 = 5.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.25/9.99 = 5.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.25x = 9.99 × 5.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.25x = 50.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.50/7.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.97

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