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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.11, 6.16 and 3.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.11, 6.16 and 3.05 is: 4.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.11 : 6.16 = 3.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.11/6.16 = 3.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.11x = 6.16 × 3.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.11x = 18.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.74/4.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.56

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