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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.99, 11.02 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.99, 11.02 and 6.37 is: 8.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.99 : 11.02 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.99/11.02 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.99x = 11.02 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.99x = 70.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.20/7.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.79

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