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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.38, 5.04 and 2.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.38, 5.04 and 2.66 is: 3.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.38 : 5.04 = 2.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.38/5.04 = 2.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.38x = 5.04 × 2.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.38x = 13.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13.38/3.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.96

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