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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.69, 12.01 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.69, 12.01 and 6.99 is: 9.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.69 : 12.01 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.69/12.01 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.69x = 12.01 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.69x = 83.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83.90/8.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.65

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