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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.17, 10.77 and 6.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.17, 10.77 and 6.33 is: 9.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.17 : 10.77 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.17/10.77 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.17x = 10.77 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.17x = 68.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.17/7.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.51

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