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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.77, 10.72 and 4.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.77, 10.72 and 4.53 is: 6.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.77 : 10.72 = 4.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.77/10.72 = 4.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.77x = 10.72 × 4.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.77x = 48.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48.58/7.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.26

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