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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.36, 10.13 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.36, 10.13 and 6.63 is: 9.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.36 : 10.13 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.36/10.13 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.36x = 10.13 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.36x = 67.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.09/7.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.12

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