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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.67, 11.49 and 6.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.67, 11.49 and 6.24 is: 9.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.67 : 11.49 = 6.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.67/11.49 = 6.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.67x = 11.49 × 6.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.67x = 71.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71.70/7.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.35

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