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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.10, 4.26 and 2.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.10, 4.26 and 2.66 is: 3.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.10 : 4.26 = 2.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.10/4.26 = 2.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.10x = 4.26 × 2.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.10x = 11.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11.33/3.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.66

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