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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.64, 11.46 and 5.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.64, 11.46 and 5.63 is: 8.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.64 : 11.46 = 5.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.64/11.46 = 5.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.64x = 11.46 × 5.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.64x = 64.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64.52/7.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.45

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