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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 12.61 and 3.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 12.61 and 3.06 is: 4.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 12.61 = 3.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/12.61 = 3.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 12.61 × 3.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 38.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38.59/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.59

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