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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.38, 3.28 and 1.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.38, 3.28 and 1.66 is: 2.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.38 : 3.28 = 1.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.38/3.28 = 1.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.38x = 3.28 × 1.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.38x = 5.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.44/2.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.29

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