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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.13, 6.17 and 3.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.13, 6.17 and 3.05 is: 4.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.13 : 6.17 = 3.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.13/6.17 = 3.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.13x = 6.17 × 3.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.13x = 18.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18.80/4.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.55

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