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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 4.01 and 1.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 4.01 and 1.34 is: 2.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 4.01 = 1.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/4.01 = 1.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 4.01 × 1.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 5.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.37/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.01

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