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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.08, 5.61 and 3.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.08, 5.61 and 3.30 is: 4.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.08 : 5.61 = 3.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.08/5.61 = 3.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.08x = 5.61 × 3.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.08x = 18.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.53/4.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.55

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