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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.11, 6.17 and 1.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.11, 6.17 and 1.44 is: 2.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.11 : 6.17 = 1.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.11/6.17 = 1.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.11x = 6.17 × 1.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.11x = 8.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.86/4.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.16

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