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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.11, 4.66 and 1.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.11, 4.66 and 1.61 is: 2.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.11 : 4.66 = 1.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.11/4.66 = 1.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.11x = 4.66 × 1.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.11x = 7.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.48/3.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.41

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