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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 4 and 1.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 4 and 1.72 is: 2.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 4 = 1.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/4 = 1.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 4 × 1.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 6.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.87/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.58

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