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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.77, 10.74 and 6.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.77, 10.74 and 6.33 is: 8.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.77 : 10.74 = 6.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.77/10.74 = 6.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.77x = 10.74 × 6.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.77x = 67.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67.98/7.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.75

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