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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.10, 6.14 and 3.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.10, 6.14 and 3.09 is: 4.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.10 : 6.14 = 3.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.10/6.14 = 3.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.10x = 6.14 × 3.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.10x = 19.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.00/4.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.64

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