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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.13, 10.63 and 6.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.13, 10.63 and 6.62 is: 9.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.13 : 10.63 = 6.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.13/10.63 = 6.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.13x = 10.63 × 6.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.13x = 70.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.37/7.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.87

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