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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.66, 3.66 and 1.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.66, 3.66 and 1.98 is: 2.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.66 : 3.66 = 1.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.66/3.66 = 1.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.66x = 3.66 × 1.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.66x = 7.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.24/2.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.72

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