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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.74, 8.64 and 4.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.74, 8.64 and 4.76 is: 7.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.74 : 8.64 = 4.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.74/8.64 = 4.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.74x = 8.64 × 4.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.74x = 41.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.12/5.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.17

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