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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.74, 20.61 and 7.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.74, 20.61 and 7.74 is: 11.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.74 : 20.61 = 7.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.74/20.61 = 7.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.74x = 20.61 × 7.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.74x = 159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.52/13.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.61

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