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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.74, 11.60 and 3.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.74, 11.60 and 3.73 is: 5.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.74 : 11.60 = 3.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.74/11.60 = 3.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.74x = 11.60 × 3.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.74x = 43.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.25/7.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.59

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