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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.76, 11.63 and 4.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.76, 11.63 and 4.32 is: 6.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.76 : 11.63 = 4.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.76/11.63 = 4.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.76x = 11.63 × 4.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.76x = 50.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.22/7.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.48

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