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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.72, 11.45 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.72, 11.45 and 7.63 is: 11.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.72 : 11.45 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.72/11.45 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.72x = 11.45 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.72x = 87.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87.35/7.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.32

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