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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.91, 7.37 and 3.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.91, 7.37 and 3.11 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.91 : 7.37 = 3.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.91/7.37 = 3.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.91x = 7.37 × 3.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.91x = 22.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22.87/4.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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