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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.99, 13.43 and 6.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.99, 13.43 and 6.74 is: 10.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.99 : 13.43 = 6.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.99/13.43 = 6.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.99x = 13.43 × 6.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.99x = 90.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.52/8.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.07

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