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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.11, 10.66 and 4.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.11, 10.66 and 4.11 is: 6.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.11 : 10.66 = 4.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.11/10.66 = 4.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.11x = 10.66 × 4.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.11x = 43.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43.81/7.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.16

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