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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.99, 15.05 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.99, 15.05 and 8.03 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.99 : 15.05 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.99/15.05 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.99x = 15.05 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.99x = 120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.91/9.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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