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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.36, 8.76 and 4.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.36, 8.76 and 4.74 is: 6.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.36 : 8.76 = 4.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.36/8.76 = 4.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.36x = 8.76 × 4.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.36x = 41.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.52/6.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.53

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