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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.77, 11.63 and 6.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.77, 11.63 and 6.26 is: 9.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.77 : 11.63 = 6.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.77/11.63 = 6.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.77x = 11.63 × 6.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.77x = 72.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72.71/7.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.36

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