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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.78, 11.64 and 5.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.78, 11.64 and 5.63 is: 8.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.78 : 11.64 = 5.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.78/11.64 = 5.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.78x = 11.64 × 5.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.78x = 65.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65.53/7.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.43

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