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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.75, 8.63 and 4.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.75, 8.63 and 4.74 is: 7.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.75 : 8.63 = 4.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.75/8.63 = 4.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.75x = 8.63 × 4.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.75x = 40.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40.88/5.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.12

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