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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.66, 3.96 and 2.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.66, 3.96 and 2.47 is: 3.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.66 : 3.96 = 2.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.66/3.96 = 2.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.66x = 3.96 × 2.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.66x = 9.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.78/2.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.68

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