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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.07, 7.61 and 2.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.07, 7.61 and 2.81 is: 4.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.07 : 7.61 = 2.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.07/7.61 = 2.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.07x = 7.61 × 2.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.07x = 21.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21.37/5.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.22

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