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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.63, 11.38 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.63, 11.38 and 7.13 is: 10.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.63 : 11.38 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.63/11.38 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.63x = 11.38 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.63x = 81.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81.14/7.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.63

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