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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.11, 4.67 and 1.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.11, 4.67 and 1.43 is: 2.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.11 : 4.67 = 1.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.11/4.67 = 1.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.11x = 4.67 × 1.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.11x = 6.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.66/3.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.14

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