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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.41, 15.74 and 7.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.41, 15.74 and 7.10 is: 9.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.41 : 15.74 = 7.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.41/15.74 = 7.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.41x = 15.74 × 7.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.41x = 111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111.75/11.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.79

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