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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.15, 10.74 and 5.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.15, 10.74 and 5.83 is: 8.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.15 : 10.74 = 5.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.15/10.74 = 5.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.15x = 10.74 × 5.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.15x = 62.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62.61/7.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.76

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