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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.75, 10.11 and 3.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.75, 10.11 and 3.74 is: 5.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.75 : 10.11 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.75/10.11 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.75x = 10.11 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.75x = 37.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.81/6.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.60

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