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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 4.00 and 0.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 4.00 and 0.76 is: 1.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 4.00 = 0.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/4.00 = 0.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 4.00 × 0.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 3.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.06/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.15

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