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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.33, 15.45 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.33, 15.45 and 7.63 is: 11.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.33 : 15.45 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.33/15.45 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.33x = 15.45 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.33x = 117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117.84/10.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.41

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