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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.99, 14.98 and 3.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.99, 14.98 and 3.57 is: 5.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.99 : 14.98 = 3.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.99/14.98 = 3.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.99x = 14.98 × 3.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.99x = 53.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53.40/9.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.35

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