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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.10, 6.14 and 3.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.10, 6.14 and 3.73 is: 5.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.10 : 6.14 = 3.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.10/6.14 = 3.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.10x = 6.14 × 3.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.10x = 22.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.90/4.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.58

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