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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5.61, 8.41 and 2.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5.61, 8.41 and 2.93 is: 4.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.61 : 8.41 = 2.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.61/8.41 = 2.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.61x = 8.41 × 2.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.61x = 24.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24.64/5.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.39

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