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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.69, 11.53 and 4.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.69, 11.53 and 4.13 is: 6.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.69 : 11.53 = 4.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.69/11.53 = 4.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.69x = 11.53 × 4.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.69x = 47.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.62/7.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.19

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