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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.10, 6.17 and 3.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.10, 6.17 and 3.72 is: 5.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.10 : 6.17 = 3.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.10/6.17 = 3.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.10x = 6.17 × 3.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.10x = 22.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.96/4.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.61

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