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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.61, 6.89 and 4.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.61, 6.89 and 4.10 is: 6.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.61 : 6.89 = 4.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.61/6.89 = 4.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.61x = 6.89 × 4.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.61x = 28.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.19/4.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.11

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