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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.95, 2.91 and 1.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.95, 2.91 and 1.58 is: 2.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.95 : 2.91 = 1.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.95/2.91 = 1.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.95x = 2.91 × 1.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.95x = 4.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4.59/1.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.36

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