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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.63, 10.52 and 6.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.63, 10.52 and 6.33 is: 8.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.63 : 10.52 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.63/10.52 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.63x = 10.52 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.63x = 66.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.56/7.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.73

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