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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.27, 8.63 and 5.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.27, 8.63 and 5.11 is: 7.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.27 : 8.63 = 5.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.27/8.63 = 5.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.27x = 8.63 × 5.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.27x = 44.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44.07/6.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.03

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