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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.11, 5.66 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.11, 5.66 and 3.86 is: 5.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.11 : 5.66 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.11/5.66 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.11x = 5.66 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.11x = 21.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.80/4.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.30

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