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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.74, 11.58 and 5.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.74, 11.58 and 5.73 is: 8.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.74 : 11.58 = 5.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.74/11.58 = 5.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.74x = 11.58 × 5.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.74x = 66.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.35/7.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.57

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