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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.12, 4.68 and 2.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.12, 4.68 and 2.67 is: 4.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.12 : 4.68 = 2.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.12/4.68 = 2.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.12x = 4.68 × 2.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.12x = 12.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12.50/3.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4.01

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