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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.68, 3.96 and 2.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.68, 3.96 and 2.66 is: 3.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.68 : 3.96 = 2.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.68/3.96 = 2.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.68x = 3.96 × 2.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.68x = 10.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.51/2.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.93

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