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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.74, 7.11 and 3.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.74, 7.11 and 3.68 is: 5.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.74 : 7.11 = 3.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.74/7.11 = 3.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.74x = 7.11 × 3.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.74x = 26.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.13/4.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.51

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