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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.33, 4.99 and 2.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.33, 4.99 and 2.61 is: 3.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.33 : 4.99 = 2.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.33/4.99 = 2.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.33x = 4.99 × 2.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.33x = 13.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.02/3.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.91

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