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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.76, 6.58 and 3.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.76, 6.58 and 3.74 is: 5.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.76 : 6.58 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.76/6.58 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.76x = 6.58 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.76x = 24.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.61/4.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.17

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