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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.45, 9.63 and 5.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.45, 9.63 and 5.43 is: 8.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.45 : 9.63 = 5.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.45/9.63 = 5.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.45x = 9.63 × 5.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.45x = 52.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.29/6.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.11

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