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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.10, 7.03 and 3.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.10, 7.03 and 3.74 is: 5.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.10 : 7.03 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.10/7.03 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.10x = 7.03 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.10x = 26.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26.26/5.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.15

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