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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.11, 7.63 and 4.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.11, 7.63 and 4.10 is: 6.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.11 : 7.63 = 4.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.11/7.63 = 4.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.11x = 7.63 × 4.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.11x = 31.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31.28/5.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.12

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