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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7.61, 11.42 and 2.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7.61, 11.42 and 2.27 is: 3.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7.61 : 11.42 = 2.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7.61/11.42 = 2.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7.61x = 11.42 × 2.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7.61x = 25.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25.85/7.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.40

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