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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.41, 18.61 and 3.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.41, 18.61 and 3.39 is: 5.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.41 : 18.61 = 3.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.41/18.61 = 3.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.41x = 18.61 × 3.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.41x = 63.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63.11/12.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.09

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