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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4, 6 and 2.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4, 6 and 2.65 is: 3.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4 : 6 = 2.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4/6 = 2.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4x = 6 × 2.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4x = 15.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15.90/4
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.98

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