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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.72, 12.01 and 7.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.72, 12.01 and 7.63 is: 10.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.72 : 12.01 = 7.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.72/12.01 = 7.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.72x = 12.01 × 7.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.72x = 91.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91.59/8.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.50

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