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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.15, 5.73 and 3.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.15, 5.73 and 3.61 is: 4.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.15 : 5.73 = 3.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.15/5.73 = 3.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.15x = 5.73 × 3.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.15x = 20.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.68/4.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.98

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