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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.66, 3.99 and 1.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.66, 3.99 and 1.53 is: 2.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.66 : 3.99 = 1.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.66/3.99 = 1.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.66x = 3.99 × 1.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.66x = 6.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.11/2.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.29

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