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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.74, 13.45 and 7.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.74, 13.45 and 7.58 is: 10.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.74 : 13.45 = 7.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.74/13.45 = 7.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.74x = 13.45 × 7.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.74x = 101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101.95/9.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.47

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