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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 3.67 and 2.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 3.67 and 2.44 is: 3.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 3.67 = 2.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/3.67 = 2.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 3.67 × 2.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 8.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8.94/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.36

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