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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.56, 10.47 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.56, 10.47 and 6.99 is: 9.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.56 : 10.47 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.56/10.47 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.56x = 10.47 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.56x = 73.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73.10/7.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.68

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