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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.74, 16.04 and 7.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.74, 16.04 and 7.50 is: 11.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.74 : 16.04 = 7.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.74/16.04 = 7.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.74x = 16.04 × 7.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.74x = 120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120.30/10.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.20

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