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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.99, 14.97 and 6.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.99, 14.97 and 6.97 is: 10.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.99 : 14.97 = 6.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.99/14.97 = 6.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.99x = 14.97 × 6.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.99x = 104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104.34/9.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.44

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