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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.50, 6.74 and 3.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.50, 6.74 and 3.75 is: 5.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.50 : 6.74 = 3.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.50/6.74 = 3.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.50x = 6.74 × 3.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.50x = 25.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.28/4.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.62

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