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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.41, 3.61 and 0.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.41, 3.61 and 0.63 is: 0.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.41 : 3.61 = 0.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.41/3.61 = 0.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.41x = 3.61 × 0.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.41x = 2.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.26/2.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.94

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