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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.74, 10.11 and 4.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.74, 10.11 and 4.06 is: 6.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.74 : 10.11 = 4.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.74/10.11 = 4.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.74x = 10.11 × 4.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.74x = 41.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41.05/6.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.09

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