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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.19, 6.29 and 2.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.19, 6.29 and 2.41 is: 3.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.19 : 6.29 = 2.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.19/6.29 = 2.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.19x = 6.29 × 2.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.19x = 15.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.16/4.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.62

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