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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.62, 11.49 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.62, 11.49 and 6.63 is: 10.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.62 : 11.49 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.62/11.49 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.62x = 11.49 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.62x = 76.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76.18/7.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.00

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