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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.74, 10.12 and 4.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.74, 10.12 and 4.21 is: 6.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.74 : 10.12 = 4.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.74/10.12 = 4.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.74x = 10.12 × 4.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.74x = 42.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42.55/6.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.31

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