Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.60, 7.74 and 4
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5.60, 7.74 and 4 is: 5.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5.60 : 7.74 = 4 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5.60/7.74 = 4/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5.60x = 7.74 × 4 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5.60x = 30.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30.96/5.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5.53
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