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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.67, 3.69 and 2.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.67, 3.69 and 2.16 is: 2.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.67 : 3.69 = 2.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.67/3.69 = 2.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.67x = 3.69 × 2.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.67x = 7.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7.96/2.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.98

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