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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.71, 10.62 and 6.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.71, 10.62 and 6.63 is: 9.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.71 : 10.62 = 6.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.71/10.62 = 6.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.71x = 10.62 × 6.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.71x = 70.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70.41/7.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.13

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