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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.76, 3.80 and 2.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.76, 3.80 and 2.67 is: 3.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.76 : 3.80 = 2.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.76/3.80 = 2.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.76x = 3.80 × 2.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.76x = 10.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.15/2.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.68

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