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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.74, 11.62 and 3.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.74, 11.62 and 3.74 is: 5.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.74 : 11.62 = 3.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.74/11.62 = 3.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.74x = 11.62 × 3.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.74x = 43.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.38/7.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.60

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