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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.99, 11.96 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.99, 11.96 and 6.65 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.99 : 11.96 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.99/11.96 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.99x = 11.96 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.99x = 79.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79.53/7.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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