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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.40, 11.12 and 5.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.40, 11.12 and 5.15 is: 7.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.40 : 11.12 = 5.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.40/11.12 = 5.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.40x = 11.12 × 5.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.40x = 57.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57.27/7.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.74

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