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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.24, 6.33 and 3.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.24, 6.33 and 3.11 is: 4.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.24 : 6.33 = 3.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.24/6.33 = 3.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.24x = 6.33 × 3.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.24x = 19.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19.65/4.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.64

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