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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.44, 9.63 and 5.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.44, 9.63 and 5.11 is: 7.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.44 : 9.63 = 5.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.44/9.63 = 5.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.44x = 9.63 × 5.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.44x = 49.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49.14/6.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.63

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