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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.09, 6.14 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.09, 6.14 and 3.61 is: 5.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.09 : 6.14 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.09/6.14 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.09x = 6.14 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.09x = 22.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.17/4.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.43

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