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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.66, 5.06 and 2.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.66, 5.06 and 2.05 is: 2.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.66 : 5.06 = 2.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.66/5.06 = 2.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.66x = 5.06 × 2.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.66x = 10.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10.35/3.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.82

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