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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.85, 3.91 and 2.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.85, 3.91 and 2.67 is: 3.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.85 : 3.91 = 2.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.85/3.91 = 2.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.85x = 3.91 × 2.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.85x = 10.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.44/2.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.66

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