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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.11, 7.61 and 4.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.11, 7.61 and 4.88 is: 7.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.11 : 7.61 = 4.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.11/7.61 = 4.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.11x = 7.61 × 4.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.11x = 37.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37.13/5.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.27

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