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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.50, 14.49 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.50, 14.49 and 7.63 is: 10.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.50 : 14.49 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.50/14.49 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.50x = 14.49 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.50x = 110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110.56/10.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.53

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