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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.67, 5.49 and 2.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3.67, 5.49 and 2.67 is: 3.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3.67 : 5.49 = 2.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3.67/5.49 = 2.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3.67x = 5.49 × 2.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3.67x = 14.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14.66/3.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.99

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