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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.70, 1.04 and 0.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.70, 1.04 and 0.58 is: 0.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.70 : 1.04 = 0.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.70/1.04 = 0.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.70x = 1.04 × 0.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.70x = 0.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.60/0.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.87

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