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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.76, 5.16 and 3.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.76, 5.16 and 3.74 is: 5.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.76 : 5.16 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.76/5.16 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.76x = 5.16 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.76x = 19.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.30/3.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.13

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