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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.81, 9.41 and 5.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.81, 9.41 and 5.61 is: 7.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.81 : 9.41 = 5.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.81/9.41 = 5.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.81x = 9.41 × 5.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.81x = 52.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52.76/6.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.75

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