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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.41, 5.11 and 1.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.41, 5.11 and 1.63 is: 2.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.41 : 5.11 = 1.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.41/5.11 = 1.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.41x = 5.11 × 1.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.41x = 8.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.33/3.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.44

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