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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.08, 7.61 and 3.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.08, 7.61 and 3.81 is: 5.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.08 : 7.61 = 3.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.08/7.61 = 3.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.08x = 7.61 × 3.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.08x = 28.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.99/5.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.71

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