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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 4.01 and 1.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 4.01 and 1.55 is: 2.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 4.01 = 1.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/4.01 = 1.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 4.01 × 1.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 6.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6.19/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.32

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