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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 11.61 and 4.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 11.61 and 4.77 is: 6.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 11.61 = 4.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/11.61 = 4.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 11.61 × 4.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 55.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55.36/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6.58

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