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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.11, 9.17 and 3.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.11, 9.17 and 3.86 is: 5.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.11 : 9.17 = 3.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.11/9.17 = 3.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.11x = 9.17 × 3.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.11x = 35.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35.40/6.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5.79

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