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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.07, 7.61 and 2.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.07, 7.61 and 2.07 is: 3.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.07 : 7.61 = 2.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.07/7.61 = 2.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.07x = 7.61 × 2.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.07x = 15.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.75/5.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.11

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