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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.66, 3.68 and 2.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.66, 3.68 and 2.26 is: 3.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.66 : 3.68 = 2.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.66/3.68 = 2.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.66x = 3.68 × 2.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.66x = 8.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.31/2.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.13

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