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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2.96, 4.42 and 2.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2.96, 4.42 and 2.66 is: 3.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2.96 : 4.42 = 2.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2.96/4.42 = 2.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2.96x = 4.42 × 2.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2.96x = 11.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.76/2.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.97

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