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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.45, 6.67 and 3.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.45, 6.67 and 3.11 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.45 : 6.67 = 3.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.45/6.67 = 3.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.45x = 6.67 × 3.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.45x = 20.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.74/4.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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