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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.32, 15.61 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.32, 15.61 and 7.63 is: 10.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.32 : 15.61 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.32/15.61 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.32x = 15.61 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.32x = 118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118.99/11.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.52

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