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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.65, 4 and 2.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.65, 4 and 2.56 is: 3.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.65 : 4 = 2.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.65/4 = 2.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.65x = 4 × 2.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.65x = 10.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.24/2.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.86

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