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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.61, 6.37 and 2.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.61, 6.37 and 2.77 is: 3.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.61 : 6.37 = 2.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.61/6.37 = 2.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.61x = 6.37 × 2.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.61x = 17.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.63/4.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.82

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