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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.66, 4 and 1.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.66, 4 and 1.86 is: 2.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.66 : 4 = 1.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.66/4 = 1.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.66x = 4 × 1.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.66x = 7.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.44/2.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.80

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