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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.74, 10.67 and 6.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.74, 10.67 and 6.20 is: 8.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.74 : 10.67 = 6.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.74/10.67 = 6.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.74x = 10.67 × 6.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.74x = 66.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66.19/7.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.55

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