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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.01, 6 and 2.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.01, 6 and 2.67 is: 4

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.01 : 6 = 2.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.01/6 = 2.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.01x = 6 × 2.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.01x = 16.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16.02/4.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4

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