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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.78, 4.17 and 2.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.78, 4.17 and 2.67 is: 4.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.78 : 4.17 = 2.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.78/4.17 = 2.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.78x = 4.17 × 2.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.78x = 11.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.10/2.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.00

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