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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.41, 8.11 and 2.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.41, 8.11 and 2.56 is: 3.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.41 : 8.11 = 2.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.41/8.11 = 2.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.41x = 8.11 × 2.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.41x = 20.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20.73/5.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.83

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