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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.33, 12.44 and 6.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.33, 12.44 and 6.68 is: 9.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.33 : 12.44 = 6.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.33/12.44 = 6.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.33x = 12.44 × 6.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.33x = 83.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.15/8.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.99

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