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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.74, 4.11 and 2.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.74, 4.11 and 2.07 is: 3.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.74 : 4.11 = 2.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.74/4.11 = 2.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.74x = 4.11 × 2.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.74x = 8.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.51/2.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.11

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