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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.42, 13.01 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.42, 13.01 and 6.99 is: 9.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.42 : 13.01 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.42/13.01 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.42x = 13.01 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.42x = 90.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90.96/9.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.66

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