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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.74, 5.15 and 3.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.74, 5.15 and 3.13 is: 4.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.74 : 5.15 = 3.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.74/5.15 = 3.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.74x = 5.15 × 3.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.74x = 16.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.12/3.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.31

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