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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.62, 7.74 and 4.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.62, 7.74 and 4.41 is: 6.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.62 : 7.74 = 4.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.62/7.74 = 4.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.62x = 7.74 × 4.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.62x = 34.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34.13/5.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.07

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