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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.74, 19.10 and 3.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.74, 19.10 and 3.60 is: 5.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.74 : 19.10 = 3.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.74/19.10 = 3.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.74x = 19.10 × 3.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.74x = 68.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.67/12.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.39

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