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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.76, 11.65 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.76, 11.65 and 7.63 is: 11.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.76 : 11.65 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.76/11.65 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.76x = 11.65 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.76x = 88.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88.84/7.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.44

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