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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.07, 7.62 and 3.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.07, 7.62 and 3.74 is: 5.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.07 : 7.62 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.07/7.62 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.07x = 7.62 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.07x = 28.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.48/5.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.62

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