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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 11.32 and 7.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.62, 11.32 and 7.56 is: 11.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.62 : 11.32 = 7.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.62/11.32 = 7.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.62x = 11.32 × 7.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.62x = 85.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.58/7.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.23

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