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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.20, 16.78 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.20, 16.78 and 7.63 is: 11.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.20 : 16.78 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.20/16.78 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.20x = 16.78 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.20x = 128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128.03/11.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.43

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