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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.99, 13.47 and 6.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.99, 13.47 and 6.13 is: 9.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.99 : 13.47 = 6.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.99/13.47 = 6.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.99x = 13.47 × 6.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.99x = 82.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82.57/8.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.18

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