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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.74, 10.09 and 4.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.74, 10.09 and 4.73 is: 7.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.74 : 10.09 = 4.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.74/10.09 = 4.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.74x = 10.09 × 4.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.74x = 47.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47.73/6.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.08

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