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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.53, 12.73 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.53, 12.73 and 7.63 is: 11.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.53 : 12.73 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.53/12.73 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.53x = 12.73 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.53x = 97.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.13/8.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.39

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