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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.67, 12.99 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.67, 12.99 and 6.64 is: 9.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.67 : 12.99 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.67/12.99 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.67x = 12.99 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.67x = 86.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.25/8.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.95

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