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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.63, 11.90 and 4.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.63, 11.90 and 4.99 is: 6.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.63 : 11.90 = 4.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.63/11.90 = 4.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.63x = 11.90 × 4.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.63x = 59.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59.36/8.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.88

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