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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.54, 13.13 and 7.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.54, 13.13 and 7.99 is: 11.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.54 : 13.13 = 7.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.54/13.13 = 7.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.54x = 13.13 × 7.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.54x = 104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.91/9.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.00

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