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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 3.68 and 1.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 3.68 and 1.86 is: 2.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 3.68 = 1.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/3.68 = 1.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 3.68 × 1.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 6.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.84/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.56

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