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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.99, 13.42 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.99, 13.42 and 6.45 is: 9.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.99 : 13.42 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.99/13.42 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.99x = 13.42 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.99x = 86.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86.55/8.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.63

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