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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.11, 5.67 and 2.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.11, 5.67 and 2.90 is: 4.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.11 : 5.67 = 2.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.11/5.67 = 2.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.11x = 5.67 × 2.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.11x = 16.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.41/4.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.00

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