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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.63, 10.53 and 5.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.63, 10.53 and 5.48 is: 7.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.63 : 10.53 = 5.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.63/10.53 = 5.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.63x = 10.53 × 5.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.63x = 57.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.70/7.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.56

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