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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.11, 9.17 and 3.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.11, 9.17 and 3.11 is: 4.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.11 : 9.17 = 3.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.11/9.17 = 3.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.11x = 9.17 × 3.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.11x = 28.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28.46/6.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.66

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