Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.66, 4 and 2.37
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2.66, 4 and 2.37 is: 3.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2.66 : 4 = 2.37 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2.66/4 = 2.37/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2.66x = 4 × 2.37 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2.66x = 9.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9.48/2.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3.56
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