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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.11, 6.11 and 4.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.11, 6.11 and 4.08 is: 6.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.11 : 6.11 = 4.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.11/6.11 = 4.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.11x = 6.11 × 4.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.11x = 24.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.90/4.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.06

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