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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4.83, 6.66 and 2.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4.83, 6.66 and 2.67 is: 3.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.83 : 6.66 = 2.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.83/6.66 = 2.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.83x = 6.66 × 2.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.83x = 17.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17.80/4.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3.69

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