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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 4.01 and 0.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 4.01 and 0.77 is: 1.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 4.01 = 0.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/4.01 = 0.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 4.01 × 0.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 3.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.10/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.16

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