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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.66, 4.01 and 2.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.66, 4.01 and 2.34 is: 3.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.66 : 4.01 = 2.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.66/4.01 = 2.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.66x = 4.01 × 2.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.66x = 9.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9.39/2.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.53

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