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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 4 and 2.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 4 and 2.64 is: 3.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 4 = 2.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/4 = 2.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 4 × 2.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 10.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.54/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.95

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