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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.68, 10.62 and 5.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.68, 10.62 and 5.52 is: 7.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.68 : 10.62 = 5.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.68/10.62 = 5.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.68x = 10.62 × 5.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.68x = 58.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58.62/7.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.63

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